• Packaging Lab Technician

    Brown-Forman (Louisville, KY)


    This role supports the launch of New Product Development

    What You Can Expect

    • Design and conduct experiments according to B-F and Industry standards: tensile

     

    testing, compression, color spectrophotometer, transportation vibration simulator, severe

     

    environment simulations, and other package tests.

     

    • Collects and assists in interpretation of data and provides recommendations for new

    product development

    • Generate lab reports and facilitates continuous improvement of laboratory testing

    success criteria and methods

    • Generate packaging specifications for new items where appropriate

    • Record, observe and collect data associated with long term research

    • Helps maintain 5S workplace

    What You Bring to the Table

    • Associate or bachelor’s of Science Degree with 1 - 2 years of laboratory experience; or 4 – 6

     

    years of combined education and experience.

     

    • Demonstrated ability to interpret data and provide recommendations

    • Basic understanding of packaging materials (glass, PET, corrugated, paper)

    • Problem-solving skills with a heavy emphasis placed on the ability to diagnose and solve

     

    problems.

     

    • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop effective working

     

    relationships with a broad range of business associates.

     

    • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and complete work with speed and accuracy within

     

    established timeframes.

     

    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    • Ability to perform and adapt in a rapidly changing environment as necessary.

    • Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time.

    What Makes You Unique

    • Packaging Science and/or Laboratory Background

    • Knowledge of Glass Packaging Testing and Manufacturing Processes

    • Strong information technologies aptitude

     

    Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

     

    Business Area: Global People & Communications

     

    Function: HR

    City:

    Louisville

     

    State: Kentucky

     

    Country: USA

     

    Req ID: JR-00008787