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Laboratory Technician l, Footwear Lab - Onsite

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Laboratory Technician l, Footwear Lab, to join our Softlines team in Bentonville, AR. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in the ATIC Industry for Softlines/Footwear.

Intertek's Softlines Testing services enable retailers, brands and manufacturers of textiles, apparel, fashion accessories, footwear and home textiles to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Intertek performs softlines testing on items ranging from fabric samples to finished products, including apparel and footwear for children and adults (pajamas, sweaters, jeans, outerwear) and home furnishings (bedding, curtains, furniture fabric, rugs). We help ensure our customers meet consumer demand for high quality, minimize reputational risk, reduce environmental impacts and protect the interests of retailers, brands, textile manufacturers and consumer safety. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

The Laboratory Technician l, Footwear Lab is responsible for performing the testing activities in the footwear laboratory and coordinating the testing activities to meet the service requirements of the laboratory.

Shift/Schedule:  8 am to 5 pm local time, Mon to Fri

Salary & Benefits Information

The base wage or salary range for this position ranges from $18.00 to $ 22.00 per hour, depending on experience. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more. 

What You'll Do:

• Prepare test specimens, perform testing, and reporting of test results into the Laboratory LIMS system. The test includes, physical, color fastness, pH value tests on footwear products and materials
• Read understand, and follow lab standard operating procedures, or Standard test Methods and /or client test methods as required by the customers
• Co-ordinate work with other department team members to complete testing, reporting and report issue in a timely manner
• Communicate with account manager to obtain required number of samples and/or clarifications about the projects from the client
• Communicate project status details to Team Leader /Lab manager and timely communicate any delays with the account manager
• Provide support in test selection, review of lab test results and explain test results
• Assist in keeping inventory of laboratory and equipment supplies necessary for the day-to-day functioning of the laboratory and in compiling a list of supplies to be ordered in timely manner
• Organize tested and remnant samples from laboratory for sample archiving by logistics department
• Demonstrate test procedure to auditors, clients and support account managers during client visits
• Assist in ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation and calibration activities of the laboratory and perform daily, weekly, and monthly Quality Assurance/Quality Control checks on equipment
• Maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of the laboratory

Minimum  Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• One year of work experience in ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Fluency in using computers is required
• Color differentiation testing to be completed with passing score, as a minimum requirement, upon signing/ accepting offer documents

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Laboratory experience in testing footwear products is a plus
• Experience and general knowledge of footwear, Leather, fabrics, footwear specific testing standards, and U.S. & Canadian regulatory requirements on consumer products is preferred
• Experience and general knowledge of footwear, Leather, fabrics, footwear specific testing standards, and U.S. & Canadian regulatory requirements on consumer products is preferred

Key Attributes:

• Customer focused and quality driven with positive attitude modeled after Intertek's 10X Energies within the workplace; practicing Doing Business the Right Way
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal, written and presentation formats.
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to utilize basic shop equipment and hand tools 

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email intertekhrusa@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

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*Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.      

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification (ATIC) solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Working at Intertek means joining a global network of state-of-the-art facilities and passionate people who deliver superior customer service with a purpose of bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life. Intertek's Softlines business provides Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification services to retailers, brands, and manufacturers of textiles, apparel, fashion accessories, footwear, and home textiles products. Intertek performs safety, quality, and regulatory testing on textiles from fabric samples to finished products, such as children's and adult apparel and footwear, personal protective equipment (PPE) apparel, and home furnishings. We help ensure our customers meet consumer demand for high quality, minimize reputational risk, reduce environmental impacts, and protect the interests of retailers, brands, textile manufacturers, and consumer safety.