Packaging Engineer I

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Packaging Engineer I to join our Pilgrim’s/Prepared Foods R&D team here in Greeley, CO! This person will work with the R&D team to deliver and maintain the current packaging portfolio. You will have a variety of assignments within quality, optimization, sustainability, and innovation across different substrates and platforms to develop your technical capabilities across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and fulfill packaging workflow requests and inquiries within SAP (IPS) and other related systems.
• Create and manage packaging specifications and BOM reviews.
• Plan and execute production line trials and qualification tests at plants for packaging components, making observations, documenting procedures and results, and drawing conclusions.
• Develop packaging for consumer and commercial applications, compatibility, and performance testing for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging.
• Provide onsite monitoring and technical assistance to operations when testing/manufacturing new products.
• Lead commercialization of packaging changes and implementation of new items and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in product designing, packaging or related engineering fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in packaging design and development strongly preferred
• Familiarity or working knowledge of SAP (IPS)
• Working knowledge of packaging software (ArtiosCAD and CAPE or TOPS)
• Knowledge of ASTM packaging testing methods
• Working knowledge of label substrates, films, corrugated, folding carton, laminations, printing techniques and processes, pallets, and artwork/graphics development
• Basic understanding of packaging machines and is comfortable troubleshooting material/equipment issues
• Ability to work closely with different functions including Sales, Regulatory, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing, and Operations
• Ability to learn fast, and demonstrate leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent collaboration, creative problem-solving skills and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and effectively
• Must be able to work in a food manufacturing environment and be able to transition products and processes from R&D to operations
• Confident self-starter, capable of working independently and cross-functionally with minimal supervision and direction in a fast-paced environment
• Able to travel up to 30%
•  Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of 60,000-$70,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

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