Packaging Lab Technician

Job Title: Packaging Lab Technician
Location: Trumbull, CT
Work Model: Onsite
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am to 5pm – 32 hours per week
Compensation: $30.00/hr
Start Date: Targeting start between early December 2026 and early January 2027
Type: 12-month contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Responsibilities

• Participate and lead testing of package components and materials
• Work with suppliers, Package Engineers, Package Testing Engineers, and cross functional team members to support driving projects to completion
• Assist in the design and development of project-related packaging components

• Creation and maintenance of package testing plans

• Assist engineers on Sustainability metrics development and product benchmarking studies – usually by gathering data on packaging in market now, or new packaging examples
• Support the Packaging Engineers and coordinates materials, testing, test reports, and some administration work with regards to new product launches and product/package qualifications
• Lab contains several specific test machines like compression & vibration tester, pump force tester, vacuum chamber, wall thickness measurement, bottle fillers, heat sealers for films/pouches and tubes - Will learn how to use these (training and written procedures provided), and do these tests and provide the data and results in typed reports
• Responsible for coordinating and running e-Commerce shipping tests - through ISTA standardized testing
• Support the Package Engineers by leading or managing the collection, setup, testing and disposal of package materials
• Complete package compatibility testing (specific test of filling formulas into bottles or other packages, putting into specific storerooms, and weekly pulling samples for evaluation and data recording)
• Testing to support qualification of new packaging like bottles, closures or pumps

• Concise documentation and reporting is critical in this role
• Products that will be worked on include: Laundry products, Body Personal care products (soap, bodywash), Hair care and hair coloring products – retail and Salon versions

• Should have a minimum of 1 years’ experience as a lab technician or packaging area experience in a manufacturing environment or a bachelor’s degree in a technical field like Packaging Science with 0-3 years’ experience
• Must be familiar with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Able to work in a custom software testing program
• Experience with CAPE, Artios, and CAD is a plus, not required
• Self-starter, able to work on their own and small teams, seeks out new work and responsibilities is important
• While some work is benchtop based, most involves active movement doing different activities, can involve setup/repair of small equipment, filling/capping/labeling of bottles – ability to manage time and multiple activities is a plus
• Does require some lifting of cases (up to 35 lbs, but most under 20 lbs) for the testing - About 15% of the job is doing this type of testing or involves physical work

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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