Package Test Lab Technician

About the role

The Package Test Lab Technician conducts ISTA testing and Cold Chain functions within the packaging test laboratory, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant testing of packaging materials, components, and finished goods. This role requires a high level of both verbal and written communication skills as interactions with customers, both internal and external, will be expected daily.

Responsibilities

• Lab Operations & Testing Execution
  • Execute packaging tests (drop, vibration, compression, environmental) ensuring alignment with ISTA, ASTM, and customer specifications.
  • Review, validate, and communicate test results; ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper documentation/traceability.
  • Partner with sales, packaging design, and suppliers to support product development, customer requests, and root cause analysis.
  • Provide recommendations and insights based on testing outcomes to improve packaging performance and reduce risk.
• Equipment, Quality & Compliance
  • Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and validation of all lab equipment (drop testers, vibration tables, compression testers, environmental chambers).
  • Maintain adherence to safety standards, testing protocols, and applicable certifications (ISTA/ASTM); support audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Lab Development
  • Establish and standardize testing protocols, workflows, and documentation to support scalability and consistency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of ISTA packaging testing experience.
• Prior experience in cold chain testing strongly preferred.
• Experience with packaging materials (corrugate, plastics, films, protective packaging).
• Intimate knowledge with lab equipment such as compression testers, vibration tables, and environmental chambers.
• Strong knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, Thermal Properties, Hazmat and TAPPI regulatory packaging standards.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $105,000 – $115,000 per year.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages.
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
• 401K plan plus matching.
• Team-based Employee Owner company culture.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.