Sample Technician

About Temper Pack

Temper Pack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia, with locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Holt, Michigan. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold‑chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non‑sustainable packaging materials traditionally used in the cold‑chain, such as Styrofoam coolers.

Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end‑consumers feel great about using.

Sample Technician

Packaging Engineering Manager

Packaging Engineering

Exempt

At Temper Pack we develop custom shipping solutions using high‑performance, recyclable packaging materials. The Sample Technician will play a key role in our commercial operation, working closely with sales teams to create high‑quality prototypes of current and future products.

The primary function of this role is to design, construct, and deliver prototypes used by the sales team and the laboratory for thermal testing. Daily production of well‑constructed and aesthetically pleasing prototypes is essential to support Temper Pack’s rapid growth.

This position is lab‑based, requires attention to detail, enjoyment of process, and a high level of responsibility.

• Construct and ship product samples to prospective customers and for internal testing
• Maintain an orderly, well‑stocked inventory of raw materials to produce samples
• Manage inbound and outbound materials from UPS and Fed Ex
• Handle intake of product samples, carefully documenting with pictures and measurements
• Gather materials from nearby production facility as needed
• Maintain and calibrate equipment on a regular cadence
• Assist Thermal and Packaging Engineers in setting up and breaking down thermal tests
• Assist teams across the organization with materials as needed

• 1+ year of experience in a prototype lab or shop
• Experience in the packaging industry is preferred
• High school degree or GED
• Ability to make items with precision and consistency
• Critical eye to spot defects before a prototype is sent out to customers
• Ability to use basic hand tools such as a wrench, paper cutter, and scraper
• Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16th of an inch
• Ability to use basic power tools such as a drill or screwdriver
• Basic knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work with others and as part of a team
• Adaptable to dynamic workload and changing priorities based on customer needs and business priorities
• Ability to wear PPE such as safety glasses, ear plugs, and closed‑toed shoes for extended periods
• Ability to cooperate with other team members and contribute positively to an engaging work environment
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third‑party recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are building internal recruitment capabilities and direct relationships with potential hires.

Temper Pack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing