Laboratory Technician - Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP)

TOPPAN Packaging Americas; Hartsville (SC); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flexible packaging industry is seeking a Technician for their R&D department. This role involves operating testing equipment, supporting product development, and maintaining detailed records. Ideal candidates should possess strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• 2-5 years hands-on experience in a related setting preferred.
• Technical writing skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate testing equipment and maintain accurate records.
• Work closely with R&D Engineers for product development.
• Juggle multiple tasks and provide updates on assignments.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Mechanical Inclination

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Education or Formal Training

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Office Software

Job description

The Technician position in the TFP Technology Organization is responsible for assisting R&D/Operations across multiple Flexible Packaging and Thermoforming businesses. They will be part of a team whose goal is to execute the activities of the laboratory department and meet the requests of our internal and external customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely operate all testing equipment in assigned area.
• Learn new testing equipment, processes and procedures.
• Identify problems if/as they arise.
• Work closely with the R&D Engineers to help develop new products and processes.
• Perform a variety of tasks and juggle multiple/new requests on a daily basis.
• Provide accurate, timely results and updates on assignments.
• Maintain accurate records and write reports, as required.
• Perform repetitive, physical tasks, manual labor, and carry cases up to 30 lbs. as required.
• Participate in and attend all required department and company training.
• Ability to work non-standard hours or travel, if required.
  
  

This position is located in office in Hartsville, SC and 100% onsite

We’d Love To Hear From You If

• Motivated with the ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Desire to build positive and strong working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Good verbal and written communication skills – Technical writing skills, a plus.
• Good work ethic, initiative and a self-starter.
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing
• Good time management & organizational skills.
• Capable of cross-training.
• Works well under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Mechanically inclined a plus
• Motivated to learn and acquire technical, packaging, processing and testing knowledge.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office software
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional education or formal training is preferred.
• 2 – 5 years of hands-on experience in a related setting is preferred.
  
  

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this role is from $35,000 to $40,000