Lab Technician 1

Description

AOCUSA | AMALIE OIL COMPANY IS HIRING IN CALIFORNIA

Competitive pay and great benefits!

AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employee’s Health Insurance

We are looking for a Lab Technician 1 for the following shift:

First Shift: 6:00 AM PST – 2:30 PM PST

Full-Time: Monday – Friday + Weekend Overtime as Needed 

OnSite: Vernon, California

This position is seasonal, but there is a potential to extend longer or even get hired directly.

Amalie Oil Company is North America's largest privately held independent blender of motor oils and industrial lubricants. With production facilities in Tampa, Florida; Charleston, South Carolina; and the Los Angeles area, Amalie manufactures over 3,000 products and distributes to all 50 states and over 100 countries around the world.    

Better than it has to be... Since 1903.

Are you looking for the right opportunity to establish your career?

We are growing and need talented team players to join us!

JOB SUMMARY

Perform daily tasks involved in the laboratory operation as set forth by Shift Lead/Lab Manager.

Essential Duties

• Testing and documenting results of base oils, additives, blend samples, and production samples. (Final approval to remain with Chemist) 
• Creating and sending COAs for designated customers 
• Assist with calibrating and/or standardizing instrumentation on a scheduled basis or as needed 
• Keeping up with regular cleaning of the lab including glassware, testing benches, trash, and floors. Refilling necessary chemicals and dumping waste containers when needed
• Blending, testing, and recording data of hand blend formulations as generated by Chemist 
• Maintaining sample integrity and organizing sample storage area •
• Retrieving samples from finished good tank

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, ability to use hand tools, and hard working.
• Experience in quality control or similar tasks
• 1-year experience in a laboratory setting
• Use of general lab instruments 
• Being able to communicate with team members on other shifts

Work Environment + Physical Requirements

The position is primarily within the laboratory and sample retain area; it involves standing, bending, squatting and climbing step ladders. Occasionally the technician will need to grab tank samples from finished good tanks. This position involves heavy lifting of about 50lbs

Personal Protective Equipment

• Slip-resistant, safety-toes shoes.
• Eye protection.
• Hearing protection.

Equipment Used

• Automated viscometers
• Density Meters
• X-ray
• Pour Point
• Colorimeter
• Mini Rotary Viscometer

Compensation:

· $24.00/hour

Benefits

AOCUSA pays the full cost of our Employee’s Health Insurance

• Complete Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental Plans Available
• Full time, with full comprehensive benefit package that includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, paid PTO and Sick time.