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About the Role
This packaging role organizes, plans, directs, and conducts research in packaging technologies to improve and innovate packaging applications in support of company goals. It provides technical advice and assistance to personnel.
Responsibilities
- Identifies, facilitates, devises, and conducts research in packaging leading to the development and implementation of new packaging systems.
- Maintains competency in cutting-edge packaging technology and broad packaging theory, researching the feasibility of using this technology with company products.
- Investigates, recommends, and implements packaging cost-saving programs by evaluating new packaging material enhancements and design considerations.
- Fulfills the role of a technical service/troubleshooter for broad packaging problems beyond the scope of plant/corporate personnel.
- Serves as a resource and advisor to other Packaging Scientists and company personnel.
- Develops and plans systems for improving packaging efficiencies within the corporation.
- Manages all packaging specifications for company products.
- Develops software and catalogue systems for collecting critical data regarding packaging materials and package attributes.
- Facilitates practical applications of packaging technology through interaction with Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Purchasing.
- Oversees the development and integration of packaging technologies with vendors and suppliers.
- Coordinates and plans specific projects daily with Research Technicians.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
- Project management skills with the ability to lead and run projects smoothly.
- Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and creativity.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
- An understanding of basic scientific principles.
- Strong analytical, time management, and record keeping skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including good team building skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills with ability to effectively present technical concepts to a nontechnical audience.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
- Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
- Packaging Equipment and/or Processing experience (Preferred)
- Knowledge in the area of Package Sustainability including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) (Preferred)
Skills
- Packaging technologies
- Packaging theory
- Project management
- Self-motivation
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Scientific principles
- Analytical skills
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Interpersonal skills
- Team building
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Technical presentation
- Packaging Equipment
- Packaging Processing
- Package Sustainability
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Location
- Austin, Minnesota (Company HQ)
- Northbrook, IL (R&D Office Location)
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate Packaging Scientist
- Packaging Scientist
- Senior Packaging Scientist
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $64,400 - $137,300
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Discretionary annual merit increases
- Bonuses
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer match
- Stock purchase plan
- Paid time off
- Free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
About the Company
- Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue.
- Brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands.
- The Company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats.
- Recognized as one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report.
- Named one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek.
- Recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies.
- Received numerous other awards and accolades for corporate responsibility and community service efforts.
Equal Opportunity
- Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.