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PrideStaff

Food Production/Packaging

Groveport, OH · On-site

$16 - $17/hr

Entry Level Food Production & Packaging positions immediately available in Groveport! * 1st & 2nd Shift Openings Paying $16-17/hr. * 1st Shift: 6am-2:30pm * 2nd Shift: 3pm-11:30pm SUMMARY Build ...

Novolex

Packaging Associate

Columbus, OH

$17.49/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and ...

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Novolex

Packaging Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.49/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and ...

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Novolex

Packaging Associate

Columbus, OH

$17.49/hr

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and ...

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Actalent

Packaging Engineer

Westerville, OH

Experience in regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics is highly desirable. * Familiarity with packaging components used specifically in liquid products. * Degree in Packaging ...

Novolex

Packaging Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.49/hr

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Duracorp Llc

Production Operator

Lewis Center, OH · On-site

Founded in 2005, SOLUT! provides eco-friendly, paper-based food packaging solutions for the food service industry. Our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and quality is matched only by our ...

Duracorp Llc

Production Operator

Lewis Center, OH · On-site

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SOLUT Inc

Production Operator

Lewis Center, OH · On-site

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Abbott

Sr. Packaging Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.15 - $34.25/hr

Packaging Equipment OperatorAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully ... within food, beverage, liquid, cosmetic, or similar FDA regulated manufacturing environmentIn ...

Abbott

Sr. Packaging Equipment Operator

Columbus, OH · On-site

$17.15 - $34.25/hr

Packaging Equipment OperatorAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully ... within food, beverage, liquid, cosmetic, or similar FDA regulated manufacturing environmentIn ...

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Senior Technologist, Packaging Research & Development, Pet

J.M. Smucker Company

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 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

49th of 440 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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