Hands-On Sustainable Packaging Engineer — Food & CPG

JobAdder Operations Pty; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA

Paid holidays

Summer flex schedule

Job summary

JobAdder Operations Pty in Pleasant Prairie, WI, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive sustainable, cost-smart packaging across a full food portfolio from prototype to plant floor. You will test, prototype, and support plant trials while aligning with global plans and vendor reviews.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and Supply Chain, leading initiatives with a strong emphasis on sustainability and continuous improvement, reporting to the Global Packaging Manager.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of work experience in the packaging or engineering industry.
• Understanding of packaging material capabilities and equipment.
• Knowledge of packaging and shipping test methods, food packaging principles, critical points, and scale‑up.
• Strong analytical skills with data cleaning and reporting.
• Excellent planning, communication, organizational and leadership abilities.
• Must be 18 years of age with a valid driver's license and insurable.
• CPG/food manufacturing experience and SAP experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and commercializing new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging with a strong sustainability focus.
• Supporting packaging-driven projects, trials, new start‑ups, and capacity expansions at the plant level.
• Performing hands‑on package testing and prototyping alongside external partners.
• Partnering with Sales, Customer Success, and Supply Chain to keep packaging aligned with the global supply plan and production schedules.
• Keeping projects on time and within approved budgets.
• Reviewing preliminary production samples and giving vendors clear improvement feedback.
• Inspecting packaging against customer specifications and supporting packaging validation.
• Driving continuous improvement, process efficiency, and better demand forecast accuracy.
• Participating in packaging equipment and machinery selection and evaluation.

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Data analysis

Project leadership

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

JobAdder Operations Pty in Pleasant Prairie, WI, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive sustainable, cost-smart packaging across a full food portfolio from prototype to plant floor. You will test, prototype, and support plant trials while aligning with global plans and vendor reviews.

You will collaborate with Sales, Customer Success, and Supply Chain, leading initiatives with a strong emphasis on sustainability and continuous improvement, reporting to the Global Packaging Manager.