Packaging Technologist

JA Foods; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

JA Foods Company Private Limited is building its premium, D2C food brand and seeks an experienced Packaging Technologist to lead early‑stage packaging development for our dry fruits line.

Join a hands‑on, cross‑functional team working with food technologists, packaging vendors, and operations to deliver packaging solutions that align with brand and product goals.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Packaging Technology/ Polymer Science/ Food Technology.
• 2–3 years of relevant FMCG Food experience.
• Strong coordination and communication across teams and vendors.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with eagerness to learn and innovate.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, early‑stage project environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Food Technologists, packaging vendors, and Operations on packaging development.
• Support design, development, and finalization of packaging for dry fruits products.
• Liaise with vendors on sourcing, prototyping, and quality standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure packaging aligns with product, brand, and operations.
• Stay involved throughout the packaging development lifecycle with hands‑on experience.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Hands-on

Fast-paced environment

Education

Packaging Technology/ Polymer Science/ Food Technology

Job description

Company: JA Foods Company Private Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate — open to discussing notice periods (early availability is preferred)

About the Role

JA Foods is building its own premium, D2C food brand, marking our expansion into the premium dry fruits category with innovative packaging. As part of this new project, we are looking for an experienced Packaging Technologist to join us at the ground level and take on a hands‑on role in developing packaging solutions for our food product line. This is a collaborative, cross‑functional role offering genuine exposure to end‑to‑end packaging development.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and work closely with Food Technologists, packaging vendors, and the Operations team on packaging development
• Support the design, development, and finalization of packaging solutions for dry fruits products
• Liaise with vendors on material sourcing, prototyping, and quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure packaging aligns with product, brand, and operational requirements
• Stay involved throughout the packaging development lifecycle, gaining hands‑on experience across the process

Requirements

• Qualification in Packaging Technology/ Polymer Science/ Food Technology
• 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the FMCG Food category
• Strong coordination and communication skills to work across teams and vendors
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with a genuine eagerness to learn and innovate
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, early‑stage project environment

What We Offer

• Hands‑on exposure to packaging development for premium food products from an early stage
• The opportunity to be part of a new brand launch and grow as the company scales
• A collaborative environment working closely with food technologists, vendors, and operations