Packaging Specialist

About the role

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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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a scientific, packaging, engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of packaging experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi-wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical, and/or medical devices
• OR
• High School Diploma/GED
• 7+ years of packaging experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi-wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical, and/or medical devices

Must be able to travel 40-50% of the time*

Pay

The approximate pay range for this position is $79,000 to $101,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers

• Performance-based incentives
• A competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, or 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 in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

Location

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102