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Job Title: Quality Lab Technician
 
Date Posted: 08/21/26 Ref. Number: 413
Type: Full Time Part Time
Location: Aurora
Requirements: • Minimum 1 year of experience in a flexible packaging or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Above-average math and computer skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with AIB and IFS PACsecure standards is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing methods and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing production needs.
Description: We are currently hiring a Quality Lab Technician for a growing manufacturing company in Aurora. This is a temp-to-permanent opportunity offering steady daytime hours with long-term growth potential.

Shift Details:
Candidates must be available to rotate through all three shifts on a mandatory two-week rotation:
• Days: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM,
• Afternoons: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM,
• Overnights: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Sunday night start),

Position Summary:
The Laboratory Technician reports directly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and plays a key role in maintaining quality standards, laboratory testing, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Department.

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform required laboratory tests for incoming, in-process, and outgoing products according to Quality Control Plans,
• Maintain records of inspections, samples, technical data sheets, and SDS documentation,
• Support reject raw material processes and supplier claims with the QA Supervisor,
• Handle non-conforming products following internal hold procedures,
• Maintain in-house customer specifications and quality requirements,
• Support Operations, Production Control, Customer Service, and Sales departments,
• Maintain Quality Management Systems through audits and verifications,
• Act as a trainer and support resource within the Quality Team,
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across the department,
• Provide additional support to the QA Supervisor and QA Manager as required.
Hours per week:
Rate of Pay: $25.00 per hour