Packaging Engineer - Sustainable Food & CPG Packaging | Pleasant Prairie, WI

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

Packaging Engineer - Sustainable Food & CPG Packaging | Pleasant Prairie, WI

Shape sustainable, cost-smart packaging across a full food portfolio, from prototype to plant floor.

Packaging Engineer – Sustainable Food & CPG Packaging | Pleasant Prairie, WI

What if your next role let you touch every stage of packaging, from the first prototype to the day a new line starts up? This is that role. You will help identify, develop, and commercialize new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging across an entire food portfolio, with sustainability at the center of the work.

This is not a desk-bound specification job. You will test and prototype packages hands‑on, support plant trials and start‑ups, review production samples with vendors, and weigh in on the packaging equipment that gets selected. If you like seeing your engineering decisions show up on real products, you will feel right at home.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

Many packaging roles lock you into one line or one material. This one gives you breadth across materials, formats, and projects, from continuous improvement initiatives to new start‑ups and capacity expansions. You will report directly to the Global Packaging Manager and partner closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Supply Chain, which means real leadership access and visibility for your work. The organization backs its people with tuition reimbursement, continuous learning opportunities, and incentive potential for every position, so there is room to grow your skills and your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of work experience in the packaging or engineering industry
• Solid understanding of packaging material capabilities and packaging equipment
• Knowledge of packaging and shipping test methods, food packaging principles, critical points, and new product scale‑up
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to pull, cleanse, and organize data for reporting
• Excellent planning, communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• A self‑starter who adapts quickly, works well under pressure, and thrives in a team environment
• Valid driver's license and the ability to be insured under the company's insurance carrier
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering preferred
• CPG or food manufacturing experience, sophisticated CPG packaging equipment experience, SAP, and bilingual Spanish are all a plus

Compensation & Work Model

Compensation is competitive and will be discussed during the screening process. This salaried position includes incentive potential, a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ten paid holidays, and a summer flex schedule at the manager's discretion. This is an onsite role in an office environment, with time in the plant as projects require.

Location & Travel

This role is based in Pleasant Prairie, WI. The position may require travel. Plant time involves a wet production environment of 38 to 40 degrees with required PPE under Good Manufacturing Practices, and overtime or weekends may be needed.