Color Lab Technician at Group O in Milan, Illinois

Job Description:

Position Title: Color Lab Technician

Job Location: Milan, IL


Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Category: Warehouse

Description:

The Color Lab Technician will be responsible for formulating custom colors for silicone filling production lines using advanced equipment. They will also be responsible for various tests to ensure the correct colors and quality of product as well as compliance with our customer requirements and quality processes.

Primary Tasks:

• Match in-process samples with standard colors to determine color accuracy within production
• Operate various pieces of lab equipment and tools to obtain various testing results that are utilized for compliance with customer requirements.
• Recording of testing results in our system.
• Communicate results and other information with the lab team and production in a timely manner.
• Use customer custom color standards to determine pigment formula which will be used in creating custom-colored silicones for production based on customer requirements.
• Maintain samples for specified time period deriving from customer requirements.

Secondary Tasks:

• Providing support for internal and external audit teams
• Maintaining a safe, clean and orderly work area
• Finding and supporting opportunities for improved performance, cost-savings and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. (Associate degree in chemistry or lab-based sciences preferred)

Skills:

• Flexibility in daily hours worked based on workloads
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain and safely utilize various pieces of lab equipment
• Ability to follow work instructions and procedures
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, stressful environment
• Ability to work with and meet deadlines

Experience:

• Related previous lab experience or training

Desired Skills:

• Aptitude for problem-solving

Desired Traits:

• Self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail

Group O is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, and sexual orientation. If you require accommodations to participate in the job application process, please contact recruiting@groupo.com, we will work with you to meet your needs. Information provided by applicants will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. We respect your privacy and will handle your application data in accordance with our privacy policy.

Grow With Group O

At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where are employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.

In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

PI240623458

Salary:

$22.00

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