Jack Link's Protein Snacks
Food & Beverage
AssociatePackagingEngineer
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“Associate Packaging Engineer at Jack Link's Protein Snacks. Skills: Packaging development, Project management. Lead packaging development projects. Support packaging development projects”
Industry & Context.
Travel may be required, Lift up to 40 pounds, Close vision required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Completed Packaging internship, Understanding of packaging materials, Understanding of packaging machinery, Understanding of manufacturing processes, Ability to understand CAD drawings, Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Nice to Have
Packaging internship in food, Familiarity with packaging testing methods, Familiarity with regulatory requirements
What You'll Do.
Lead packaging development projects
Support packaging development projects
Contribute to base business projects
Contribute to high complexity projects
Develop technical specifications
Maintain technical specifications
Develop packaging documentation
Maintain packaging documentation
Develop startup protocols
Maintain startup protocols
Write plant trial experiments
Execute plant trial experiments
Analyze trial results
Create project one-pagers
Participate in plant debriefs
Follow R&D ways of working
Manage smaller projects
Build relationships with suppliers
Maintain relationships with suppliers
Interpret packaging principles
Interpret operating systems
Maintain awareness of budget
Contribute to strategic planning
Contribute to fiscal planning
Participate in cross-functional teams
Bring packaging expertise
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Marketing; Operations; R&D; Packaging suppliers
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Oral formats; Written formats
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
At Link Snacks , we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—[Jack Link’s®](https://www.jacklinks.com/) , [Lorissa’s Kitchen®](https://www.lorissaskitchen.com/) , [Golden Island®](https://www.goldenislandjerky.com/) , [BiFi®](https://www.bifi.com/en) , and [Peperami®](https://www.peperami.tv/) and [KOOEE!®](https://www.kooeesnacks.com.au/) to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset to support both primary and secondary packaging initiatives. This role will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and R&D to drive packaging innovation, support growth initiatives, and improve operational efficiency. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and support packaging development projects with guidance from manager or senior team members. * Contribute to base business and high complexi
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