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Laboratory Technician - Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP)

SFP Sonoco Flexible Packaging
Full-time
On-site
Hartsville, South Carolina, United States
$35,000 - $40,000 USD yearly
Science & Research

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