Associate Packaging Engineer

• Work closely with business units (BUs) packaging vendors and Global Sourcing category managers to help deliver packaging initiatives. This will include cost savings quality improvements innovation and sustainability projects across material categories such as corrugated paperboard glass rigid plastic and plastic film.
• Develop strong working relationships throughout the company both at the headquarters and operations facilities.
• Provide technical expertise to BUs to assess opportunities risks and provide packaging information and analysis for costing and feasibility of new developments.
• Manage multiple projects and provide packaging guidance and technical information (mockups die lines pallet patterns specs etc.) to assist with new designs.
• Conduct necessary packaging testing to ensure all packaging performance criteria are met (plant trials distribution tests packaging lab testing).
• Maintain and update necessary packaging specifications within packaging specifications database.
• Organize and maintain packaging lab equipment processes calibration schedules and test methods.
• Work with Global Sourcing team to identify new suppliers and assess suppliers capabilities.  Provide packaging recommendations and feedback to all stakeholders.

Qualifications :

• 13 years of packaging development experience in a CPG environment ideally in the agriculture and food/beverage industries required.
• Bachelors degree in Packaging Science/Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related technical field required.
• Strong familiarity with 2D/3D CAD tools preferably ArtiosCAD and Adobe Illustrator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel including functions such as PivotTables and lookup formulas.
• Experience with package distribution testing (e.g. ISTA) pallet pattern design and optimization (TOPS preferred or CAPE) palletizing techniques and stretch film application.
• Proficiency with labscale package testing including analysis and interpretation of test data.
• Excellent project management skills particularly in crossfunctional team settings and leading packaging and product development initiatives.
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to present clearly to all organizational levels.
• Selfmotivated and proactive open to alternative approaches and ideas to reach effective solutions.
• Analytical and creative problem solver.
• Recognized as a Packaging Subject Matter Expert (SME) and a trusted source for recommendations and technical guidance.

Pay Range: $80000$90000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to topnotch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of ondemand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our companywide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date our coFounders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the world. In 2024 Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate companyprovided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest most wholesome pistachios citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the companys market share: Wonderful Pistachios is Americas No. 1 tree nut and Americas fastestgrowing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is Americas No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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