LABORATORY TECHNICIAN - Wood Products Job at Timber Products Inspection

Timber Products Inspection Conyers, GA 30012

WOOD PRODUCT LABORATORY TECHNICIAN JOB POSTING

Company Description:

Timber Products Inspection, Inc. (TP) is an independent, third-party wood products inspection, testing, and consulting company with corporate headquarters located in Peachtree City GA, laboratory facilities located in Conyers GA, and field representatives located throughout the United States as well as internationally. This position is based out of our laboratory facilities in Conyers GA. TP’s laboratories offer three different testing disciplines (Physical, Analytical and Biomass Laboratories). Our current opening is for physical laboratory. Laboratory technicians can transition between laboratories as opportunities present if qualified.

Physical Laboratory – Provides testing for various wood products such as lumber, structural use panels, wall panels, pallets, LVL, CLT, glulam, and other wood-based products. It also tests the performance of adhesives and various other products that support construction (e.g., nails, fasteners, etc.).

Physical laboratories include:

  • Building walls and other frame like members to represent testing for walls, floors and roof construction. Testing is also performed for adhesives to determine exposure types and or grade.
  • Testing involves the uses of power equipment table saw, planers and other hand tools.

A full description of our laboratory services and a short video of our laboratory facilities can be found at the following link:

https://www.tpinspection.com/analytical-services

Job Summary:

Laboratory Technicians are hourly positions that work under the direction of a Laboratory Manager. Laboratory technicians are tasked with a variety of responsibilities many of which are listed below.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive/Log incoming materials
  • Preparing samples for testing (measuring & marking)
  • Conducting structural tests
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Uses of Computers
  • Maintaining laboratory cleanliness
  • Individual responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to work as part of an overall laboratory team that regularly shifts to accommodate client needs, and expected deadlines
  • Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office 365/excel
  • Ability to operate table saw and other hand tools
  • Ability to express ideas clearly in both oral and written communication
  • Must be able to lift 40 - 60 pounds regularly
  • Requires standing or walking much of the day in lab and warehouse spaces

Education:

Wood Science or construction skills are preferred. Having a high school diploma is mandatory.

Job Type: Full-time:

Starting Pay: $18.26 per hour (based on $38,000/yr) for skilled professionals.

Work schedule is most commonly Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Schedules may be staggered to facilitate equipment uptime or weekend testing obligations.

Some overtime.

Physical Requirements:

Lift 40 - 60 pounds regularly

Requires standing or walking much of the day in the lab and warehouse spaces

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Timber Products Inspection, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and is committed to seeking diversity in its workforce by attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, ethnic or national origin, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Selected candidate[s] will be subject to a required drug screen and background check.

Benefits are provided to full-time employees and include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, ESOP, and paid vacation.

Visit www.tpinspection.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.25 - $18.26 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Conyers, GA 30012: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Will you take a pre-employment drug test and background? yes or no

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • product testing: 1 year (Required)
  • Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person




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