Associate Packaging Engineer
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Job Summary
Reporting to the Packaging Manager you will identify cost savings opportunities across a wide range of packaging products while supporting new product development and quality improvement initiatives for Conagras packaging portfolio in Omaha Nebraska. You will work on the MVP Team within Research & Development and help deliver packaging solutions through experimentation testing prototyping and collaboration with cross-functional partners.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Support the technical delivery of base business initiatives and project work including independently managing smaller projects.
Identify and evaluate packaging cost savings opportunities across multiple product categories.
Participate in and complete packaging experiments and plant trials.
Analyze results and present findings through written and oral technical reports.
Manage and maintain technical specifications.
Support new product development and packaging quality improvement projects.
Acquire and apply knowledge of packaging principles materials equipment and operating systems.
Partner with internal teams to develop test and implement packaging solutions.
Stay informed on technical trends and developments within the packaging industry.
Support projects while maintaining awareness of budgets and team strategic objectives.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field.
1 year of experience in the packaging or engineering industry or relevant internship experience.
Experience with packaging materials packaging capabilities and packaging equipment.
Knowledge of packaging testing methodologies.
Strong analytical communication and organizational skills.
Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
Interest in packaging innovation continuous improvement and cost optimization.
Physical Requirements
More information about essential tasks and the facility will be shared during the hiring process. This role may require you to be in our manufacturing facilities. When visiting these sites the physical requirements below may apply:
You may be required to walk around the facility climb stairs/ladders kneel or performrepetitive tasks that require hand-eye coordination.
You may be required to lift or carry materials that can vary in weight and size.
This is a manufacturing environment with large moving equipment. Noise levels can be high and temperatures may vary.
Days in office: 4
Relocation assistance is available for this role if applicable.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$59000-$79000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:
Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
Our Company
At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.
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