Packaging Specialist

Position Summary

As a Packaging Specialist, you’ll provide technical support related to packaging improvements and cost reduction initiatives. Maintain specifications and communicate packaging information, while testing and coordinating packaging improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate closely with various departments such as Marketing, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Operations to select, develop, and implement new packaging solutions and cost‑saving measures.

• Collaborate with product development teams to create packaging that enhances consumer experience.
• Analyze and select packaging materials that meet durability, cost, and sustainability requirements while conducting thorough testing for performance.
• Ensure all packaging designs comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, staying updated on industry standards.
• Develop and implement efficient packaging processes that minimize waste and reduce overall costs without compromising quality.
• Drive initiatives that promote the use of eco‑friendly materials and sustainable practices within the packaging lifecycle.
• Conduct rigorous testing on packaging solutions, analyzing results to refine and optimize designs for various shipping and handling conditions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, packaging, engineering or related field.
• 1+ years of packaging experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi‑wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical and/or medical devices.
• Willing and able to travel up to 40‑50% of the time.

The approximate pay range for this position is $79,000 to $101,000. Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you are at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you have gained while serving our country—such as flexibility, agility, and leadership—are also the skills that will make you successful in this role. With our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities.

Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

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This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.