Position title: Sr. Test Technician
Location: Hershey, PA
Summary:
The Sr. Test Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Material and Transit Packaging Labs. The Test Technician must be able to work procedurally, accurately, and independently to consistently deliver precise lab results. The Sr. Test Technician oversees the testing of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging but is not limited to these formats. The Sr. Test Technician will maintain the lab testing schedule, perform tests, and purchase any necessary lab supplies to support testing. They must be able to collaborate with multiple people and prioritize various projects based on business needs. They are responsible for ensuing safety and certification of all people working in the lab. Occasionally they will also need to assist with implementation of new lab procedures/policies, mentoring packaging interns, and giving lab tours to educate internal and external partners.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
Desired Skills
- Can discuss and explain testing procedures for ISTA, ASTM, and TAPPI, with Test Requesters and Owners, and assists in recommending testing to Test Requesters the best test to meet their goals.
- Strives to have excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and can pay attention to details.
- Can work under pressure, sometimes in extended hours, to meet urgent testing timelines.
- Knowledge to manage lab activities, equipment, and to deliver all aspects of Packaging Lab Services for our internal customers.
- Communicate effectively, show cooperation and consideration when communicating or interacting with customers.
- Encourages teamwork, problem solving.
Has knowledge of Word, Excel, MS Photo, PowerPoint, MS Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, MS Edge, and the Works programs.
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The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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