Description
Are you looking to mold your future? WCC Hattiesburg is looking for a full time Quality Lab Tech to join the team. For more than 45 years the Western Container team has been ensuring that Cola-Cola Bottlers have the highest quality preforms and bottles available to them.
Our Mission is to maximize value for our Coca-Cola shareholders by providing the lowest cost, high quality and service, and an assurance of supply for them. Our plants are highly automated with new technology being introduced regularly. Our team is highly collaborative and motivated. Together we strive to keep our Core Values of Personal Responsibility, Professional Behavior, Mutual Respect, and Integrity at the forefront of what we do each day.
Typical day-to-day you should expect to perform duties that help maintain acceptable quality assurance practices, procedures, and standards for our products. Each day you would help check quality both in the lab and on the production floor, ensure compliance requirements are met for bottles, preforms, and raw materials. Assist with internal audits and learn more about our products and processes. This role will also play a part in overseeing the Food Safety and GMP Teams.
In addition to being a clean and safe work environment, our team enjoys personal growth and development opportunities, team cookouts and family days, and more!
Requirements
Who Are You?
Someone with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, basic proficiency on the computer with programs such as Word and Excel. Someone looking to gain new knowledge and skills with the potential for career advancement. You are able to communicate clearly and effectively both written and verbal. Interested in learning more about manufacturing, P.E.T. plastics, and continuous improvement. A team player who can also be self-motivated to complete tasks in a high-paced environment.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older. Ideally, you have a high school diploma or GED. You should expect prolonged periods of working on your feet and should be able to push, pull or lift up to 25 pounds at a time with assistance. Visual attention to detail is a must.
Skills Required
- Be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work prolonged periods on your feet
- Ability to push, pull, or lift up to 25 pounds with assistance
- Visual attention to detail
- Interest in learning manufacturing, P.E.T. plastics, and continuous improvement
- Team player who is self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
Western Container Corporation is a high-performance manufacturer of PET containers, including bottles, preforms, and closures, primarily serving the Coca-Cola Bottling System. Founded in 1979 and 100% owned by Coca-Cola bottlers, the company utilizes advanced injection and blow molding technologies to provide high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions. Their mission centers on maximizing value for shareholders through operational excellence, reliability, and a commitment to core values like integrity and personal responsibility.
