Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible, and economically sound. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world''s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America.

Start your career at Leaf River Cellulose, LLC, a world-class manufacturing facility where team members are using innovative technologies to produce specialty and market fluff pulp for a variety high-end uses across the globe.

For nearly 30 years, the Leaf River team has been on a journey to make the best products possible for customers while doing it in new and innovative ways. Creating value for our customers and for society is the ultimate goal for our business, and one of our comparative advantages in our ability to do so is our employees.

With a workforce of approximately 300, Leaf River is a non-union facility located in the heart of South Mississippi, just 20 miles from Hattiesburg.

As one of three mills in the GP Cellulose business, Leaf River is a showcase of safety, operational and environmental excellence. Maintaining the highest levels of workplace safety for employees is crucial and is reflected in our status as an OSHA VPP Star site and a multi-year winner of the Georgia-Pacific CEO Safety Excellence Award. GP Cellulose is also committed to environmental sustainability and stewardship through every stage of our business, using environmentally conscious production practices to maximize the use of renewable raw materials throughout our process.

Our culture is defined by the Market-Based Management philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1 year lab experience
Experience with MS Office products
Ability to perform basic math calculations

PREFERRED:

3+ years of lab experience
Associates degree (or higher) in the sciences and/or mathematics
Ability to perform equipment maintenance and calibrations for the QA lab
Previous work experience in a shift environment

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Familiarity with quality lab practices/techniques
Possess a solid understanding of the application of statistical and quality tools
Sample and Test baled and rolled fluff pulp according to procedure and schedule
Input quality data, verify accuracy and report results with strong sense of urgency
Perform calculations, enter data, assign quality, and communicate results and issues
Maintain clean, tidy, and orderly lab environment
Perform routine calibration checks on all critical lab equipment per the posted ISO specifications
Verify test accuracy and report inconsistencies to supervision
Work in and promote an effective team environment
Adhere to all plant health, safety, and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures
Authority to question suspect data
Willingness to work in industrial/manufacturing plant setting on a rotating 12 hour shift
Strong communication, planning and organizational skills
Maintain strict adherence to safety rules, LMS training, and compliance regulations
Ability and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
Able to work with minimal supervision to complete testing accurately and quickly to maximize machine and production efficiency
Ability to lift 30 lbs, climb stairs, and ladders.
Willing to work in a tobacco free environment


We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.