Packaging Test Technician

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Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world.

Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell.

They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.

Packaging Lab Technician

Newell Brands is a global marketer of consumer and professional products. We have a strong portfolio of globally recognized brands including Sharpie, Paper Mate, DYMO, EXPO, Waterman, Parker, Coleman, Ball, Rubbermaid, Graco, Calphalon, Foodsaver.

We are headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Newell Rubbermaid and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws.

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Position will set up and perform manual, automated, and environmental performance testing on the full line of Newell Brands packaged product lines based on applicable packaging test standards while following strict timelines.

Performance of these tests must be precise, with the monitoring of test controls, effective documentation, and communication of the results both verbally and with formal test reports.

Individual will collect dimensional measurements on mechanical and electronic measurement equipment and document appropriately.

Duties and Responsibilities

Setup and perform manual, automated and environmental testing based on applicable standards

Generate detailed, accurate reports that will be used to make key business decisions on a range of Newell Brands packaged product lines

Independent completion of daily testing and reporting and ability to multi-task

Ability to work in a team environment or independently with minimal supervision

Willing to learn new technologies, equipment and procedures through on-the-job training

Support design, construction and calibration of new and existing test fixtures and equipment

Job Requirements

0 2 years of experience, preferably in testing or other technical environment

Demonstrated ability to operate electronic and mechanical equipment and tools

Proficient with MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and creative problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and proven ability in data recording accuracy

Must be able to repeatedly lift 25 lbs., and up to 40lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates Degree in Engineering, STEM, or related field

Familiarity with the use of data acquisition and data logging software / equipment

Consumer products industry experience

Experience with packaging material properties and analysis techniques

Experience working with ISTA, TAPPI, and / or ASTM test standards

Experience using basic hand and power tools

Experience operating a fork lift and scissor lift

Experience operating mechanical and electronic testing machines

Experience with statistical analysis