Quality Lab Technician Manufacturing

Overview

Magnera is a global manufacturer of specialty materials, including nonwoven fabrics used in products people rely on every day. Our Benson, NC facility has been part of the local manufacturing community since 1968 and produces nonwoven materials used in disinfecting wipes, household cleaning products, restaurant sanitation wipes, and other consumer and industrial applications. The site also includes converting operations that turn manufactured materials into finished goods. Our purpose is to better the world with possibilities made real by developing innovative material solutions that help our customers solve real-world needs.

Responsibilities

Location: Magnera – Benson, NCShift: 12-Hour Night Shift | Every Other Weekend | Holidays as NeededSchedule: 24/7/365 Manufacturing Facility

Position Summary

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing in-process and finished product testing to ensure products meet quality specifications. This role works closely with Quality and Operations teams to identify issues, support continuous improvement, and maintain Magnera’s commitment to safety, quality, and compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks in a safe manner and comply with all safety policies and procedures

• Understand and fully utilize all test procedures

• Operate diagnostic and laboratory equipment required to perform testing

• Perform in-process and finished product testing as required by specifications or assigned by management

• Coordinate with the QA Lead, Shift Supervisor, Line Leader, Production Technician, Process Engineer, and other Operations team members to resolve issues or discrepancies

• Actively participate in safety, product, and compliance audits

• Accurately enter data into Quality Windows, analyze results, and report trends indicating potential process issues

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for QA and Operations teams

• Communicate effectively with internal customers and coworkers to solve problems and improve team performance

• Train others as needed

• Work overtime as required

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Ability and willingness to rotate shifts as needed to cover vacations, sick leave, or business needs

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document and analyze data

• Effective communication and teamwork skills

• Work Environment & Schedule

  • This is a 12-hour night shift position - 6:46 pm - 7 am, 2-2-3 shift rotation

  • Includes every other weekend and possible holidays

  • Magnera – Benson operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year based on business needs