Material Lab Technician

Company: WestRock
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

About WestRockWestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.Material Lab Technician501 South 5th StRichmond, Virginia, 23219-0501United States WestRock's Materials Lab supports the company's paperboard testing needs for customers, manufacturing locations, and research initiatives. A technician's role in the lab is to perform a variety of qualitative and quantitative testing in support of business needs.How You Will Impact WestRock:* Be a part of the materials testing team to drive solutions to customer complaints, manufacturing issues, and quality defects.* Ready to support a variety paperboard testing including physical properties and strength testing.* Work with R&D scientists on strategic projects for product development.* Safety is paramount to WRK, a focus on safe work practices will be required WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED* Associates or higher degree in sciences or engineering discipline or 3+ years' experience in laboratory setting.* Experience in paperboard processes and converting a plus.* Fundamental data analysis and ability to interpret data and make recommendations and conclusions. * Good written and oral communication skills* Able to work independently and demonstrate initiative * Proficient in Microsoft Excel* Ability to lift 25 lbs Little to no travel required#CB

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