*** Please note, this is a Temporary role with an possibility of conversion ***

• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
• Pay rate: $34 - $36, based on experience

The Packaging Test Lab Associate is responsible for developing and executing projects and tasks related to design, testing, reliability, integrity, quality, and compliance of product packaging and operating systems. The position reports into the Packaging Engineering (PE) Team, is based in the Milwaukee, WI facility, and supports global MilliporeSigma operations in the Life Science Division in an operational packaging compliance and risk management support role as direct labor. Direct Labor roles within the US PE team contribute to the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of a finished product SKU.

Responsibilities:

• Works safely and adheres to rules and standard operating procedures of the facility and PE team.
• Resource for packaging performance, testing, compliance, and data collection for our DOT M4109 test lab.
• Resource for determining and maintaining routes to compliance for UN 4G and 4GV design types.
• Resource for packaging design improvements and innovation projects.
• Resource for packaging line operation, including primary, secondary, and outer packaging.
• Resource for global harmonization of packaging materials and methods.
• Resource for special projects related to packaging materials and components.
• Resource for data analysis and problem solving related to leaker reduction projects.
• Ensures service excellence to internal and external customers.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in packaging engineering or science, or packaging education certified program from an accredited packaging engineering school with 2 years of work experience.
• ERP, data management, and information technology experience.
• Global packaging knowledge, including rigid and flexible substrates.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Advanced computer software skills and data mining skills.
• Direct internal stakeholder and external customer experience.
• Business acumen in a diverse Life Science chemical and biological manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP working experience in packaging materials of construction and bill of materials.
• Experience with freight based palletized and single parcel shipments in e-commerce distribution.
• Experience in working in manufacturing and distribution settings.
• 5 years of packaging work experience.
• 2 years of dangerous goods packaging experience.
• Knowledge of lean operating techniques, EHS systems, and quality management programs.
• Knowledge of DOT, IATA, and IMDG transportation regulations.

What we offer:

With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!

MilliporeSigma is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to his/her Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because he/she made a good faith report of discrimination.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $34.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• SAP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Freight shipment: 1 year (Preferred)
• DOT/ IATA or IMDG: 1 year (Preferred)
• Manufacturing/ Distribution: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Milwaukee, WI (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Milwaukee, WI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person