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Robert Half
Packaging Technician
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Packaging Machine Operator operates and maintains machinery which packages a product or products at a production or manufacturing facility, or a distribution hub.
$37,553 / year median in South Carolina
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Packaging Technician to support packaging engineering activities across manufacturing operations in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position focuses on improving packaging performance through testing, trial execution, prototype evaluation, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will help assess packaging materials and components, capture meaningful data, and contribute to practical solutions that enhance quality, efficiency, and product readiness.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate packaging trials at plant locations by preparing materials, assisting with setup, recording performance data, and summarizing outcomes.
- Evaluate packaging components across primary, secondary, and transport formats to confirm they align with operational and quality expectations.
- Perform hands-on lab and functional assessments of materials and packaging parts, then organize findings into clear technical reports.
- Create, revise, and maintain technical documents such as packaging specifications, work instructions, test procedures, and standards.
- Partner with engineering teams to sustain packaging documentation systems and ensure specifications remain accurate and accessible.
- Support prototype builds and sample reviews for initiatives tied to research and development, marketing needs, manufacturing goals, and ongoing process improvement efforts.
- Assist with qualification of new packaging materials and components by gathering technical details, coordinating sample activity, and documenting requirements.
- Work alongside packaging engineers during implementation of updated materials, packaging formats, and production-related process changes.
- Share test observations, trial results, and recommendations with project stakeholders in a concise and actionable manner.
- Maintain well-organized records for samples, evaluations, trial documentation, and other technical reference materials.