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Do workers at J.M. Smucker get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
84% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2026.

Does J.M. Smucker pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
55% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

At J.M. Smucker, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
63% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from J.M. Smucker affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
83% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at J.M. Smucker?

Most people get paid time off work.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 17% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 50% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Do workers at J.M. Smucker worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do J.M. Smucker workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
85% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for J.M. Smucker workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts.
90% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at J.M. Smucker?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
81% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do J.M. Smucker managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

Do jobs at J.M. Smucker spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and March 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at J.M. Smucker?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at J.M. Smucker good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
50% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and April 2026.

Do people at J.M. Smucker feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at J.M. Smucker get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at J.M. Smucker?

Some people feel stressed out here.
57% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at J.M. Smucker enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at J.M. Smucker recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at J.M. Smucker?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at J.M. Smucker?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think J.M. Smucker’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how J.M. Smucker is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and August 2026.

What other companies are hiring for Research And Development Associate jobs?

Senior Technologist, Packaging Research & Development, Pet

J.M. Smucker Company

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

J.M. Smucker rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

48th of 438 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Your Opportunity as the Senior Technologist, Packaging Research & Development, Pet

Shape the future of pet food packaging at Smucker! In this hands-on innovation role, you'll develop and launch new packaging solutions that protect product quality, enhance sustainability, and deliver a better consumer experience. Working cross-functionally with suppliers and manufacturing teams, you'll lead package development from concept and testing through commercialization while driving continuous improvement and sustainable packaging initiatives. If you're passionate about packaging technology, problem-solving, and bringing new ideas to life, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on iconic pet brands. 🐾

Location: Orrville, OH

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 60% or more in office presence as business need requires. Travel up to 30% annually.

In this role you will:

  • Collaborate boldly with Product R&D, Creative Services, Brand Management, Purchasing, and Suppliers to bring new packaging concepts to life-starting from the earliest design stages.

  • Design and develop innovative packaging solutions using materials like film/laminate, thermoforming, injection molding, paperboard, and corrugated formats-driven by consumer needs and business goals.

  • Lead testing and validation of packaging performance across production, distribution, shelf life, sustainability, and consumer usability-with growing independence.

  • Execute qualifications and trials with suppliers and production facilities, ensuring seamless integration into our manufacturing processes.

  • Drive plant trials with precision-planning, executing, analyzing, and summarizing results in partnership with manufacturing and technical teams.

  • Craft performance-based specifications and manage them within our electronic database system.

  • Advise and recommend top-tier suppliers and service providers to support successful product launches.

  • Champion innovation by proposing new packaging technologies, sustainability solutions, cost-saving ideas, and creative problem-solving approaches.

  • Support technical troubleshooting across the packaging supply chain and production environments.

  • Learn to assess legal and environmental aspects, and patent opportunities for new packaging

  • Build strong relationships with strategic packaging suppliers to stay ahead of trends and capabilities.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or related technical degree

  • 2+ years of experience in packaging development or packaging engineering

  • Knowledge ofpackaging materials, technologies, andapplications

  • Understanding ofbasic package attributes andqualification test procedures

  • Experience collaborating acrossmulti-functionaland discipline boundaries in a dynamic project environment

  • Experience conducting plant and lab trials

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

  • Willingness to travel up to 30% based on project needs and launch schedules

Additional skills and experiences that we think would make someone successful in this role:

  • Experience in the food or beverage industry

  • Familiaritywith packing line machinery and equipment (ex: flexible pouch, bagging, rigidcontainerfillingand sealing, case packing etc.)

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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