Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a Lab Packaging Engineer to join a dynamic team in San Jose, CA. This role involves conducting and supporting package testing and validation. The position is 100% onsite and is suitable for candidates who thrive in hands-on, active roles with physical demands to support client testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client-requested package testing, adhering to ISTA and ASTM standards, customer requirements, and WESTPAK Quality Management System.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity through precise testing and data management.
• Maintain order accuracy and quality via document control, standard operating procedures, and auditing.
• Provide high-level customer service for onsite testing support, acting as the Westpak "host" for package testing needs.
• Maintain WESTPAK's 5S and various site standards and expectations.
• Communicate responsively with customers about testing services, including test status updates, results explanation, and consultation for improvements.
• Support internal customer departments like Engineering Services with technical expertise.
• Perform duties related to logistics, administration, and facilities to support site lab operations.
• Develop and implement HR best practices to enhance the overall customer service process.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, Packaging, or equivalent technical education degree.
• 2-5 years of working laboratory experience in conducting product/packaging testing preferred.
• Experience in packaging or product testing, or related industry is ideal.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as protocols, industry specifications, and procedures.
• Understanding of packaging fundamentals.
• Strong work ethic and high level of professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite products and general computer literacy.
• Intermediate to advanced math skills in algebra, statistics, and geometry.

Required Work Hours

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM (Swing Shift)

Additional Details

Compensation ranges from $30 to $34 per hour.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.