Packaging Lab Tech

Global Channel Management, Inc; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A packaging solutions company is seeking a Packaging Lab Technician to support packaging design and testing projects. In this role, you will work with various engineering teams and assist with the development of packaging components. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or have relevant experience. Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required, along with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Must have 0-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment or retail packaging field.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and cross-functional team members to complete projects.
• Assist in the design and development of packaging components.
• Create and maintain package testing plans.
• Help initiate and coordinate plant trials.

Skills

Familiarity with Word

Familiarity with Excel

Familiarity with PowerPoint

Time management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field like Packaging Science

Tools

CAPE

Artios

CAD

Job description

Overview

Packaging Lab Technician needs retail packaging field in a manufacturing environment or a bachelor's degree in a technical field like Packaging Science with 0-3 years experience.

32 hours.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers, Package Engineers, Package Testing Engineers, and cross functional team members to drive projects to completion.
• Assist in the design and development of project-related packaging components.
• Assist in the initiation and coordination of plant trials usually by helping to create the trial documents.
• Creation and maintenance of package testing plans.
• Assist engineers on Sustainability metrics development and product benchmarking studies usually by gathering data on packaging in the market now, or new packaging examples.
• Require some lifting of cases (up to 35 lbs) for the testing. About 20% of the job is doing this type of testing.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CAPE, Artios, and CAD is a plus, not required.
• Self‑starter, able to work on own and small teams, seeks out new work and responsibilities is important.
• Ability to manage time and multiple activities is.