Production Technician

Job Title: Production Technician

Location: Sumner, Washington (On-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Production Technician to support packaging performance testing within a dynamic materials science laboratory. This position is responsible for executing established transit packaging test protocols on packaged products, documenting results, and supporting pilot testing of new packaging formats. The successful candidate must demonstrate safety awareness, precise adherence to written test procedures, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare for testing by studying applicable procedures, requests, and sample documentation.

• Gather samples, fixtures, tools, and required materials for daily execution.

• Run performance testing to established, documented methods, including drop, vibration, compression, and impact sequences.

• Receive, log, condition, and verify dimensions and weights of test samples prior to testing.

• Move, stage, and return samples using carts, pallet jacks, or other material handling equipment.

• Set up and operate specialized test equipment and fixtures including drop testers, vibration tables, and compression testers.

• Support pilot and feasibility testing for new packaging programs, including qualifying products for paper bag shipments.

• Perform quality inspections, photograph and document package and product damage, and complete test reports.

• Follow written work instructions and perform accurate data entry into laboratory and reporting systems.

• Maintain laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed supplies, and verifying receipt.

• Required Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent credential.

• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work in a mechanical setting with proficiency in using power tools and related laboratory equipment.

• Technical

Skills

• Ability to read and follow precise technical instructions, utilize handheld scanners, perform accurate computer data entry, and stand or move for extended periods while lifting up to 50 pounds with assistance as needed.

• Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a laboratory, packaging, quality, or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with ASTM, ISTA, or similar packaged product test standards.

• Ability to interpret technical documentation such as test procedures, part drawings, or specification sheets.

• Experience with test equipment operation and calibration records.

• Familiarity with safe material handling practices including lifting, staging, cart usage, and personal protective equipment.

• Everforth Apex

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a Health Savings Account, an Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our Welcome Packet, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

• If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our accommodations team.

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