Laboratory Technician
Job no: 40000534
Work type: Full Time
Location: Adelaide
Role Details
Based at Visy Board Gepps Cross, this role is central to maintaining the quality and integrity of our corrugated fibre board products. Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Laboratory Technician plays a key role in testing raw materials and finished goods, supporting claims processes, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. You’ll work closely with production teams, technical staff, and suppliers to uphold Visy’s commitment to excellence.
What You'll Do
- Perform lab tests on raw ingredients and finished products.
- Identify and quarantine substandard materials and products.
- Maintain digital records of trials and test results.
- Support quality feedback and claims with clear documentation.
- Coordinate product / material trials and assist with national audits.
- Conduct random quality checks and gather non-conformance evidence.
- Ensure compliance with Visy’s OHS and environmental policies.
What You Will Bring
- Experience in laboratory testing or quality control (packaging or manufacturing preferred).
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate across teams.
- Familiarity with lab registers, trial tracking, and quality systems.
- Commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Love When You Join Us
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference
- Tangible impact: Contribute to the quality and integrity of our packaging products
- Supportive environment: Be part of a collaborative, safety-focused, and values-driven work environment
- Leave: Access 6 lifestyle leave days per year and the option to purchase additional leave
- Discounts: Access discounts to many retailers including RSEA, Harvey Norman, BMW, Avis, and more
About Visy
Visy is powering the circular economy, closing the loop between packaging, remanufacturing and recycling. Over 75 years, we've grown to 7,000 employees and 150 global operations – predominately in Australia and New Zealand.
We believe materials are not recycled until they’ve been made into new products. We collect and sort recyclable materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastics and metals from households and businesses, and locally remanufacture them back into new, sustainable packaging. From cardboard boxes, water bottles and jam jars to food and beverage cans, we are using recycled content to power Australia and New Zealand’s food and beverage packaging industry.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing).
Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Please note that only applications with the right to live and work in Australia will be considered for this position.
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