• Lab Technician

    IKO (Jacksonville, FL)


    IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

    Job Description

    Job DescriptionRole: Lab TechnicianJob Summary: This position is largely dedicated to the assessment and testing of asphalt roofing shingles and rolled roofing. Routine tasks include performing required testing and writing basic laboratory reports, analyze data and work with production team to make process corrections. Maintains SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and GHS (Global Harmonized System) files. Other projects and assignments related to research and quality assurance may be assigned.Benefits

     

    + Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

    + Dental Insurance

    + Vision Insurance

    + Life Insurance

    + Health Spending Account

    + Employee Support and Mental Wellness

    + Short term disability

    + 401k Match

    + Paid vacation

    + Floating days

    + Employee Assistance Program

    Job Requirements

    + The successful candidate will possess good character, strong work ethic, demonstrate organized work habits, high attention to detail, supportive of colleagues as necessary and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

    + Basic computer skills required for report writing and spreadsheet management are needed (Word and Excel). A proven safe work record accompanied by a strong commitment to safe and clean work habits is essential.

    + Preferred skills include some post-secondary education in the areas of science and mathematics, previous laboratory experience following SOPs and working in accordance with ASTM and ISO.

    + Previous experience with asphalt roofing products is not required; training will be provided.

    + Experience in heavy manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

    Physical Requirements

    + Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds on a routine basis

    + Must be able to navigate stairs as needed

    + Must be able to walk and/or stand 50% of the shift

     

    Hours of WorkMonday to Friday Day ShiftPay Scale - depending on experience and skill set. Overtime may be required based upon business demands

     

    Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

     

    Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.