Jack Link's Protein Snacks

Food & Beverage

AssociatePackagingEngineer

$70–85k Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Associate Packaging Engineer at Jack Link's Protein Snacks. Skills: Packaging development, Project management. Lead packaging development projects. Support packaging development projects”

Industry & Context.

Food & Beverage
Eligibility Requirements

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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