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Pet Food Experts

Expeditor

Denver, PA · On-site

$20.81/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Ruiz Food Products

Packaging Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization. * Support R&D ... Polyolefins (PE, PP, PET), their properties and use as food containers. * Understanding of ...

Pet Food Experts

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Tacoma, WA · On-site

$21.63/hr

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Order Selector - Cold Chain

Denver, PA · On-site

$19.79/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

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Bartlett, IL · On-site

$20.30/hr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products--we fuel independent ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

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Tacoma, WA · On-site

$21.63/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products--we fuel independent ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

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Bartlett, IL · On-site

$20.30/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Order Selector - Dry Goods

Denver, PA · On-site

$19.79/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Expeditor - AM & PM

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$21.63/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

3PL Processor

Denver, PA · On-site

$20.05/hr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Order Selector - Bulk

Denver, PA · On-site

$19.79/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

E Commerce Warehouse

Fontana, CA · On-site

$22.01/hr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts

Order Selector

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$20.60/hr

  • Medical

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  • Vision

  • Retirement

Join the Pack at Pet Food Experts! With a rich history spanning over 80 years, Pet Food Experts has ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts,LLC

Class A CDL Driver

Denver, CO

$31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) * Safety Footwear Reimbursement * Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week * Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food ...

Pet Food Experts

Operations Lead | Inventory

Tacoma, WA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

At Pet Food Experts (PFX), we do more than distribute the best pet products-we fuel independent pet ... Full Benefits Package - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you feeling your best. * 401(k) with ...

Pet Food Experts Inc

Class A CDL Driver

Denver, CO · On-site

$31/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) * Safety Footwear Reimbursement * Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week * Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food ...

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How much do pet food packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for pet food packaging in the United States is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pet food packaging?

A Pet Food Packaging job involves preparing, packing, and labeling pet food products for distribution and sale. Responsibilities may include operating packaging machinery, inspecting products for quality, and ensuring proper storage and handling. Workers must follow safety and hygiene standards to maintain product quality. This role is essential in delivering well-packaged and safe pet food to customers.

What does a typical shift look like for someone in a pet food packaging role?

A typical shift in Pet Food Packaging involves setting up and operating packaging equipment, inspecting products for quality, labeling, and stacking finished packages for shipment. Team members often rotate among tasks to maintain efficiency and may assist in cleaning equipment or organizing inventory during downtime. The role often requires working on your feet for extended periods and may include lifting moderate weights. Collaboration with quality control, machine operators, and warehouse staff is common to ensure seamless production. Adhering to safety standards and maintaining cleanliness are also daily priorities in this environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the pet food packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Pet Food Packaging, you need attention to detail, physical stamina, and knowledge of basic health and safety protocols. Experience with packaging machinery, inventory management systems, or certifications in food safety can be beneficial. Reliable teamwork, time management, and effective communication help distinguish top performers in this position. These skills are vital for maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

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Infographic showing various Pet Food Packaging job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,076 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Packaging Engineer

Ruiz Food Products, Inc.

Frisco, TX

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Ruiz Foods has been family owned since 1964, is one of the largest Hispanic-owned companies in the country and is the proud maker of two #1 brands: El Monterey frozen Mexican food and Tornados roller grill taquitos in grocery stores and convenience stores across the US and Canada.

Are you looking for career development opportunities in an exciting company that cares about its team members and consumers alike? Come join our team and help us continue our industry-leading track record of growth, quality, and delicious food!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • As a subject matter expert in the company, support project management, operations, engineering and performance optimization efforts on all packaging related programs
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for new package design and commercialization.
  • Support R&D, NPD, Corporate Quality and Sales & Marketing in the progression of packaging systems and solutions for Ruiz’s customers and consumers
  • Develop and maintain product and raw material technical specifications, including Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Define, develop and test all packaging elements such as plastic roll stock, cartons, thermoforming, rigid trays, corrugated cases, and pallet patterns.
  • Drive and support productivity initiatives while maintaining or improving the quality of our products.
  • Participate in all phases of a project from initial team meetings through ideation, support, proposal generation, installation, commissioning and start up
  • As assigned by the project scope, specify packaging material which meet project expectations within the time and budget constraints.
  • Provide guidance and expertise to plant operations, project managers and other functions related to packaging projects
  • May be assigned as project manager on specific projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Packaging
  • 3-6 years of experience in a Packaging Engineering capacity, preferable in food packaging
  • Working knowledge in primary, secondary and tertiary packaging equipment and materials applicable to the food industry. This would include technologies such as thermoforming, flow wrapping, cartoning and tray sealing
  • Working knowledge of materials:
    • Fiber (paperboard & corrugated fiberboard) packaging development, qualification and troubleshooting
    • Polyolefins (PE, PP, PET), their properties and use as food containers.
  • Understanding of distribution qualification and test methods (ISTA, ASTM, etc.).
  • Ability to think creatively and adapt in changing environments
  • Pro-activity, personal drive, decisiveness, commercial / business insight, interpersonal skills, excellent teamwork skills, organizational competency, and the ability to prioritize
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Project or Smartsheet, CAPE or TOPS
  • Ability to travel 35% of time