Quality Lab Technician
Perform quality tests on blown film products for thickness, strength, and seal performance while identifying defects in real time. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot processes and maintain accurate quality documentation and equipment calibration.
- On-site
- Whitby, ON
- Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Apply by Oct 4, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Description Why You’ll Want This Job You won’t just be running tests—you’ll be the eyes of quality on the floor, working side-by-side with production to solve problems in real time. If you like fast-paced environments, hands-on work, and making an immediate impact, this role delivers. Wage: $21.52 per hour What You’ll Be Doing Own quality on the floor – Test blown film products for thickness, strength, COF, clarity, seal performance, and more Catch issues early – Identify defects like gels, contamination, gauge variation, and optical problems before they reach customers Be a go-to problem solver – Work directly with Production and Extrusion teams to troubleshoot and improve processes Keep things moving – Communicate results in real time so decisions happen fast Make it official – Prepare COAs, complete reports, and keep quality data accurate and audit-ready Stay hands-on – Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and keep your workspace sharp and organized What You Bring Experience in blown film, converting, or flexible packaging Solid understanding of film properties and polymer behavior Confidence working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment Detail oriented, results driven, fast learner, problem solver, great communication skills, good time management and organized and collaborative. Bonus Points If You Have Experience with Instron, KCOF, or Mocon testing equipment Exposure to ISO, GMP, or HACCP environments What You’ll Get A hands-on, high-impact role where your work directly affects product quality A team that relies on your expertise and values your input Opportunities to solve real problems and drive improvements A fast-paced environment where no two days are the same Job Category: Quality Full-Time
What you’ll do
Perform quality tests on blown film products for thickness, strength, and seal performance while identifying defects in real time. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot processes and maintain accurate quality documentation and equipment calibration.
Requirements
Requires experience in blown film, converting, or flexible packaging with a solid understanding of polymer behavior. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess strong problem-solving skills.
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- CollaborationPreferred
- Detail-orientedPreferred
- Quality ControlPreferred
- TroubleshootingPreferred
- Communication SkillsPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Blown Film Testing
- Quality Control
- Polymer Behavior
- Troubleshooting
- Calibration
- Data Reporting
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Detail Oriented
- Communication Skills
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Engineering
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 4, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level