Associate Packaging Engineer

The Associate Packaging Engineer relates to a wide range of technical skill functions and many non‑technical company functions. This is an entry level development role where the individual possesses a basic understanding of packaging materials, technologies, and processes. This role applies scientific and engineering principles in packaging innovation, design, development, qualifications, production technology, and sustainability by performing the following duties.

You possess a basic understanding of packaging materials, technologies, and processes. You will apply scientific and engineering principles in packaging innovation, design, development, qualifications, production technology, and sustainability by performing the following duties.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise:
Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long‑term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality.

If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

• Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Remote day Fridays
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
• Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
• Relocation Assistance
• Tuition Assistance
• Access to Employee Store

• Development of packaging materials and solutions under close supervision to support innovation, operations, and supply chain activities.
• Maintains written technical documentation including packaging material specifications, plant trial reports, packaging design criteria, and finished product packaging specifications.
• Provide technical packaging support within cross‑functional teams charged with the development of new business opportunities.
• Develops cross‑functional relationships internally with key business partners and externally with key suppliers.
• Receives instruction on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
• Performs a variety of routine packaging tasks including operation of test equipment and design tools.
• May assist or lead testing and qualification of new packaging materials in laboratory pilot plant and scaling of packaging solutions in manufacturing facilities.
• With guidance, learns and applies methods to identify, develop, and qualify primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging to assigned projects.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of time.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Packaging Science; or equivalent Bachelor of Science degree with at least 2 plus years of experience in food industry.
• Strong computer skills are necessary for this position, including word processing, presentation and spreadsheet software, SAP. Internet, and e‑mail.
• Driver's License required.

With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family‑owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre‑packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is a family‑owned company based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces.

Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at

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