Packaging Coordinator

About the Role

The Packaging Coordinator supports packaging development, testing, documentation, and project coordination for packaging initiatives with a focus on performance, sustainability, and compliance with internal and external standards. This role maintains packaging specifications, project timelines, testing records, data summaries, pallet patterns, and status updates under the guidance of the Sustainable Packaging Manager. The Packaging Coordinator works cross-functionally with operations, sourcing, quality, and other internal stakeholders to support the implementation of packaging solutions and ensure accurate, timely communication of project information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain packaging specifications, item master data, project documentation, and related records within PLM, ERP, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and other applicable systems.
• Coordinate packaging development, sustainability, commercialization, and continuous improvement projects under the direction of the Packaging Manager.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, trackers, status reports, and supporting documentation to facilitate project execution and stakeholder communication.
• Support packaging testing activities, including sample coordination, laboratory logistics, scheduling, documentation, and record retention in accordance with ASTM and ISTA standards.
• Compile, analyze, and summarize packaging performance, sustainability, testing, and project data to support recommendations and decision-making.
• Document testing methodologies, results, conclusions, corrective actions, and project outcomes in accordance with internal standards and best practices.
• Research packaging materials, technologies, suppliers, and sustainability trends to support innovation, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate supplier communications, sample requests, material tracking, and follow-up activities to support packaging evaluations and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to implement packaging changes, maintain change control documentation, and support project execution.
• Develop and maintain pallet patterns, load configurations, shipping diagrams, and packaging artwork, labeling, dieline, and proof documentation to support efficient and compliant distribution across wholesale, retail, and club sales channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in packaging or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, administrative coordination, project coordination, packaging, quality, sourcing, operations, or entry-level technical roles.
• Foundational understanding of packaging materials, documentation, project tracking, data entry, or testing processes preferred.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment preferred.
• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role.

Competencies

• Organization and Follow-Through: Maintains accurate documentation, trackers, timelines, and project records; follows up on open items and keeps work moving.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in specifications, data summaries, testing records, pallet pattern documentation, and status updates.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicates clearly with cross-functional partners and summarizes technical information in a clear, practical way.
• Data and Documentation Accuracy: Compiles, reviews, and summarizes data to support packaging performance, sustainability, testing, and decision-making.
• Curiosity and Continuous Learning: Builds knowledge of packaging materials, sustainability practices, testing methods, and internal standards.
• Problem Solving: Identifies documentation gaps, project risks, discrepancies, or follow-up needs and escalates appropriately.
• Adaptability: Responds effectively to shifting project needs, timelines, and stakeholder requests.

Success Factors

• Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur's mission and products and a commitment to living our values
• Demonstrates a strong sense of community by actively engaging and volunteering

Pay

$50,900 to $69,300 annual salary; commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid combining working from home, and onsite in White River Junction VT roughly once per quarter. Ideal candidates will be located within 120 miles of our offices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to rest
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with a company match
• 40 paid volunteer hours a year
• Profit sharing*
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)*