Packaging Associate

Nestlé S.A.; Sheikhupura; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 900,000; Part time

Job summary

Nestlé Pakistan is seeking a Packaging Associate to support packaging projects at the Sheikhupura factory, aligning with Nestlé packaging policies and standards. You'll collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement and suppliers to improve packaging performance, ensure safety, quality and compliance, and help optimize material usage.

The role offers exposure to new product and packaging development, factory trials, documentation in the GLOBE database and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or related field.
• Interest in packaging development and manufacturing operations.
• Good understanding of packaging materials, lines, quality controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with safety, quality and compliance.
• Clear communication with shop-floor teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with packaging databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support packaging projects and factory trials for new products and packaging changes.
• Provide packaging input for new product introductions and improvement projects.
• Plan, execute and document factory trials for materials and specs.
• Support packaging-related quality, safety and compliance.
• Maintain packaging material specifications in the GLOBE database.
• Analyze packaging-related consumer complaints and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Packaging development

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project coordination

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a related field

Tools

GLOBE database

Job description

Location: Sheikhupura, Pakistan
Company: Nestlé Pakistan
Job Type: Contractual, 7 months
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a related field

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Packaging Associate, you will support the execution of packaging projects and initiatives at factory level in line with Nestlé packaging policies and standards. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement and suppliers to improve packaging performance, ensure safety, quality and compliance, optimize material usage and support new product and packaging development.

A DAY IN LIFE.

• Support packaging projects and factory trials for new products, packaging changes and optimization of existing packaging, with focus on line performance, cost efficiency, timely delivery and product quality.
• Provide packaging input for new product introductions and improvement projects by evaluating suitable packaging alternatives and supporting cross-functional project teams.
• Plan, execute and document factory trials, including machinability, shelf-life, storage and handling, laboratory and transport tests, to validate new packaging materials and specification changes.
• Support in Implementation of packaging-related quality, safety and compliance requirements.
• Maintain packaging material specifications and related records in the GLOBE database, ensuring information remains accurate and up to date.
• Analyze packaging-related consumer complaints, identify root causes and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.

WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Food Science or a related discipline.
• Interest in packaging development, manufacturing operations and continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of packaging materials, production lines, quality controls and factory trials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend practical improvements.
• Ability to coordinate projects and work effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Procurement and external suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline and commitment to safety, quality and compliance.
• Clear communication skills and confidence to share technical knowledge with shop-floor teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with packaging specifications, databases or continuous-improvement tools will be an advantage.