Packaging Materials Intake Specialist

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led
, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility
, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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To ensure all packaging materials received from suppliers at both manufacturing plants and external warehouses meet company specifications and quality standards. This role will be responsible for intake checks, compliance verification, and documentation, supporting continuous improvement in packaging quality and supplier performance.

• Conduct compliance checks (testing) on all incoming packaging materials (including items received at both plants and two outside warehouses) against approved specifications and documented methods.

• Perform physical and visual inspections using standard measures (e.g., reel width, cut off, basis weight, thickness, registration, seal strength) as outlined in company protocols.

• Capture and store trend data for quality attributes in the QA repository.

• Authority to hold and release packaging material for use in production.

• Maintain accurate records of all intake checks and compliance assessments.

• Provide data for non-conformance documentation to suppliers and raise intake packaging material VNCs (Vendor Non-Conformances).

• Support issue investigations and escalate concerns to management as needed.

• Identify areas for improvement in packaging quality and intake processes.

• Participate in projects and support issue resolution, driving reduction in risks and ensuring best practices.

• Support all KPI monitoring by collating relevant data and information.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred.

• 1–3 years in a packaging, quality, or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience with packaging intake, compliance checks, or supplier quality management is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

• Ability to use measurement tools and follow ASTM standards for packaging checks.

• Proficient IT skills for data capture and reporting.

• Ability to communicate concisely across multiple platforms.

• Ability to travel weekly between sites and warehouses.

• Must pass relevant color and visual assessment tests if required.

• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles desirable.

• Customer focus and service-oriented attitude.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Adaptability, flexibility, and a continuous improvement mindset.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Based at Big Flats Plant , with frequent travel to other manufacturing sites and warehouses on a weekly basis.

Base starting salary ranges from $77k - $97k/year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes:

• An annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.

• A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business. We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.