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Are you interested in reducing waste in Amazon's supply chain? If packaging waste makes you cringe, Amazon's global packaging organization may be the place for you. As part of the Packaging Lab team, this position is primarily responsible for testing packages in accordance with documented laboratory processes that simulate the Amazon fulfillment network. They are also responsible for reviewing 3rd party test reports from other labs, recording test results, and communicating with both internal and external stakeholders regarding testing. These tests are part of the Frustration Free Packaging Program, and help Amazon validate when a product can be safely shipped without the need for additional packaging. This position is within the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging Organization and the work directly impacts global packaging automation and sustainability goals, in support of Amazon's Climate Pledge. Packaging Lab Technicians also support various packaging and automation/robotics requests, including travel to fulfillment centers and corporate offices.
The ideal candidate is comfortable with sustained physical activity and operating machinery, but also comfortable with sitting at a desk for long stretches. They deal well with ambiguity, exercise good judgement and bias for action. They are mentally flexible, adapt quickly to changing workflow and priorities, and view new tasks as growth opportunities. When new equipment is installed, they read the manual and are excited to learn how to use and maintain the new asset, and are curious about how it works. They earn trust with their team, and demonstrate ownership over the lab as a whole, not just their individual work. They look around corners and call out barriers before they become larger issues. Most importantly, they thrive in a support environment and obsess about both internal and external customer experience.
Responsibilities include: Maintain and promote safety within the LabRegular lab cleaning, preventative maintenance, and 5SConduct both in-person and virtual packaging testing and document resultsReview 3rd-party test reports, demonstrating high attention to detailCommunicate with vendors and internal customers in a timely and concise mannerInteract with non-English-speaking stakeholders, using available translation tools when necessaryRecord activity and maintain data integrity in a variety of systems and toolsProvide packaging feedback to other Amazon teamsParticipate in varied Packaging and Robotics onsite and virtual support projectsReview customer feedback and use packaging expertise to advise internal teamsManage multiple projects and varying tasks simultaneouslySupport internal teams with project launches and trials, including (up to 25%) out-of-state travel BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Experience working in an industrial laboratory or warehouse environmentProficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Microsoft OutlookComfortable switching between desk and hands-on lab work interchangeablyWilling and able to work on powered equipment, for example, forkliftMust be able to lift up to 49 lbs and team lift 50-100 lbsMust be able to work weekendsStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customersProven analytical skills and highly comfortable with numbers PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in data mining and manipulation using programs such as SQL, RedshiftPrevious experience with 3D PrintingPrevious experience with testing in an industrial laboratory environment or in quality controlPrevious experience with ISTA, TAPPI, ASTM Test MethodsPulp, paper, or other packaging industry experiencePrevious experience with Packaging Design and Failure AnalysisPrevious experience with CAD Tools such as Artios, Solidworks, etc.
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