Ocean Spray Cranberries · 7 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Lakeville, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$79K/yr - $109K/yr
2+ years expOcean Spray is a farmer-owned co-op looking for a Packaging Engineer to design and implement innovative packaging solutions. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets product requirements and aligns with brand standards, while also managing projects and staying updated on industry trends.
AgricultureFood Processing
Responsibilities
Plans and executes R&D package development activities for new and existing packages. Provides dynamic packaging support and leadership to packaging projects from inception through launch and supports other initiatives, operations and related activities
Works with functional business, supply chain and operations partners to develop and prove packaging systems beverage and food products
Responsible for identifying and implementing packaging improvements for existing products and processes
Design, develop and execute packaging solutions which meet consumer expectations, cost targets, quality and supply chain requirements with consideration to the impact on plant operations
Serve as R&D packaging technical lead on cross functional project teams
Organize, plan, develop, coordinate and direct R&D packaging development projects proactively from concept to successful commercialization. Effectively manage technical timelines and multiple projects with competing deadlines
Conduct hands on bench and pilot scale tests
Conduct packaging commissioning and provide manufacturing support for new and existing packaging processes
Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving problems that arise from processing food and/or beverage products
Interact with other departments and communicate technical information to all levels, including presentations and technical reports
Create, design and develop as necessary, testing plans to accurately assess packaging performance parameters
Ensure opportunities for intellectual property (IP) protection are proactively identified and communicated to Legal and project teams
Develop, create and maintain packaging specifications, test methods and operating standards
Work closely with external vendors to develop prototypes and define packaging specifications
Maintain knowledge of new and emerging packaging technologies and identify opportunities for the company
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in packaging science, engineering or related field required
2+ years of experience in the packaging related field
Highly organized
Self-starter and accountable
Able to design, plan & manage multiple projects simultaneously to deliver value-added solutions within defined time & cost parameters
Technical skills, analytics, data collection
Able to develop feasible prototypes that meet consumer & operational objectives
Collaborative and creative
Effective communication skills
Knowledge in a variety of packaging materials such as corrugated, flexible plastics, glass, plastic bottles or paper
MS Office, CAPE/TOPS, Adobe, Jump, Minitab or similar software
Benefits
Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending account
Life and accident insurance
Employee assistance program
Telehealth services
1:1 health coaching
Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
Flexible scheduling options
Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
Holiday pay for 12 holidays
Career development and growth opportunities
Tuition/Education assistance programs
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Scholarship programs for children of employees
Parental leave
Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
Adoption assistance
Bereavement leave
Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
Up to $300 massage reimbursement
Employee appreciation events
Employee discounts
Charitable giving
Company
Ocean Spray Cranberries
Ocean Spray is a vibrant agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 cranberry farmers in the United States, Canada and Chile who have helped preserve the family farming way of life for generations.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2024-06-13Grant· $0.02M
2016-10-20Seed
Leadership Team
Thomas Hayes
Chief Executive Officer
Stacey Taylor
Vice President Procurement
Recent News
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