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**Position Summary**

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 to protect all of our products. This role will have an emphasis on sustainable packaging solutions, development of recyclable packaging, incorporation of post-consumer recycle solutions and solving internal and external infrastructure challenges. You will also have access to and become part of Nestlé’s worldwide packaging technology network.  

+ Conduct testing required to support packaging improvements and new packaging launches, including all sizing, filling and ship stability tests as required.

+ Evaluate and test shipping supplies; make suggestions on improvements (i.e. pallets, slip sheets, void filler, stretch film, etc.).

+ Conduct research and development of optimum packaging to better meet customer and consumers needs and wants.

+ Work closely with Marketing, Purchasing, R&D, Finance, and Operations to assure proposed packaging is desirable from all points of view.

+ Recommend new types of packaging and sources to management teams.

+ Seek out new packaging technologies and coordinate all testing of alternate or new packaging, implementing solutions from initial concept to plants, engineering, operations scheduling, QA, pallet configuration and communication, and approval process.

**Requirements**

+ Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, packaging, engineering or related field

**Other**

+ Willing and able to travel up to 40-50% of the time

The approximate pay range for this position is **$77,000 to $87,000** . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us |  About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)  

**REQUISITION ID:**

306120

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