Associate Packaging Engineer

Completed Packaging internship, ideally in food.

Understanding of packaging materials, machinery, and manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with packaging testing methods and regulatory requirements is a plus.

Ability to understand CAD drawings of packaging materials and machine tooling.

Effective communicator of ideas and concepts to suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Base working knowledge of resin and fiber-based materials and packaging formats.

The salary range for this role is

is  $70,000 - $85,000

(Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:

We are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset to support both primary and secondary packaging initiatives.  This role will work cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, and R&D to drive packaging innovation, support growth initiatives, and improve operational efficiency.

Lead and support packaging development projects with guidance from manager or senior team members.

Develop and maintain technical specifications, packaging documentation, and startup protocols.

Complete BOM and spec builds in PLM system and review/approve graphics through online proofing.

Create project one-pagers, participate in plant debriefs, and follow R&D ways of working.

Manage smaller projects independently, with accountability for timelines and deliverables.

At

Link Snacks

, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—

Jack Link’s®

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