Packaging Specialist (Golden Products)

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Your larger team – the Golden Products Technical Applications group – brings to life products, engineering, and technical solutions through collaboration and cross-functional teamwork. As a Packaging Specialist, you will provide leadership and support in the areas of packaging design, packaging development, operational capability, technical evaluations, training, etc. to meet divisional needs for packaging used in Litter Products [plastic (rigid & flexible), paper, corrugated, etc.). Additionally, assist the division in taking advantage of Nestlé’s worldwide technological know-how in packaging and actively support Nestle’s Sustainability commitments.

We’ll count on you to leverage your sharp packaging background and experiences to help make our organization successful! We’re a culture that continuously challenges ourselves to Stand Taller and ask “What’s Next?” So, if your full potential could be unleashed, what would you add to the ‘mix’?

Primary Responsibilities

Design and develop packaging and packaging systems to support innovation & renovation from concept through industrialization.
Work closely with Production and Procurement on the development, set-up, and communication of packaging specifications.
Provide Technical Packaging support to a wide variety of internal customer groups
Including; Marketing, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Production and Finance.
Lead and/or support divisional packaging sustainability efforts and assist in longer term strategy development to keep us on track with commitments.
Support/Lead qualification and testing of new packaging materials and vendors.
Work closely with Quality Assurance and internal lab on defining and developing test methods.
Support/Lead continuous improvement efforts for packaging and/or packaging lines at Golden Products production facilities.
Support/Lead the identification and development of new packaging technologies. Includes collaboration with Engineering & Operations to evaluate options, develop recommendations, and write standards.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, packaging, engineering, or related field.
3+ years of packaging or plastic experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi-wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical and/or medical devices.
Willing and able to travel up to 30-40% of the time

Requisition ID

164005

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

We’re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we’re not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our communities and families. Are you up for the dare?

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

Your larger team – the Golden Products Technical Applications group – brings to life products, engineering, and technical solutions through collaboration and cross-functional teamwork. As a Packaging Specialist, you will provide leadership and support in the areas of packaging design, packaging development, operational capability, technical evaluations, training, etc. to meet divisional needs for packaging used in Litter Products [plastic (rigid & flexible), paper, corrugated, etc.). Additionally, assist the division in taking advantage of Nestlé’s worldwide technological know-how in packaging and actively support Nestle’s Sustainability commitments.

We’ll count on you to leverage your sharp packaging background and experiences to help make our organization successful! We’re a culture that continuously challenges ourselves to Stand Taller and ask “What’s Next?” So, if your full potential could be unleashed, what would you add to the ‘mix’?

Primary Responsibilities

Design and develop packaging and packaging systems to support innovation & renovation from concept through industrialization.
Work closely with Production and Procurement on the development, set-up, and communication of packaging specifications.
Provide Technical Packaging support to a wide variety of internal customer groups
Including; Marketing, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Production and Finance.
Lead and/or support divisional packaging sustainability efforts and assist in longer term strategy development to keep us on track with commitments.
Support/Lead qualification and testing of new packaging materials and vendors.
Work closely with Quality Assurance and internal lab on defining and developing test methods.
Support/Lead continuous improvement efforts for packaging and/or packaging lines at Golden Products production facilities.
Support/Lead the identification and development of new packaging technologies. Includes collaboration with Engineering & Operations to evaluate options, develop recommendations, and write standards.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, packaging, engineering, or related field.
3+ years of packaging or plastic experience in formats such as flexible, ridged, cartons, multi-wall bags, consumer products, industrial, pharmaceutical and/or medical devices.
Willing and able to travel up to 30-40% of the time

Requisition ID

164005

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

St. Louis, MO, US, 63102