Packaging Technician – Lab & Testing for Global FMCG

Colgate-Palmolive (Malaysia); Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 35,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Malaysia is seeking a Packaging Technician to manage the packaging lab, run tests, and support development projects. You will work with Packaging Engineers to ensure tests and specifications are met, and handle documentation and data governance tasks in a fast-paced FMCG setting.

The role emphasizes analytical, detail-oriented work, coordination with internal labs and couriers, and potential travel to suppliers or testing facilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree, High Vocational Certificate, or Diploma in Technology, Science, SCM, Manufacturing.
• 1–3 years of packaging-product development or lab testing experience.
• Strong project management, administrative and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the packaging laboratory and equipment.
• Prepare and dispatch samples for packaging tests, transportation tests, machine trials, and cross-functional approvals.
• Support packaging tests with engineers and document results in reports.
• Develop, qualify and implement packaging components for Co-packaging SKUs.
• Maintain MDGM, SAP BOM, and PGSS documentation with accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external labs as needed.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Lab testing

English communication

Education

Associate's Degree / Diploma in Technology or related

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive Company in Malaysia is seeking a Packaging Technician to manage the packaging lab, run tests, and support development projects. You will work with Packaging Engineers to ensure tests and specifications are met, and handle documentation and data governance tasks in a fast-paced FMCG setting.

The role emphasizes analytical, detail-oriented work, coordination with internal labs and couriers, and potential travel to suppliers or testing facilities.