Nestle

Associate Packaging Specialist

Nestle
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeSolon • Ohio • United StatesMid-Level💰 $67,474 - $88,361 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in packaging development and optimization within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, leveraging strong analytical and organizational skills to drive innovation and sustainability initiatives. Proficient in collaborating across functions and managing vendor interactions to achieve business objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Packaging DevelopmentConsumer Packaged Goods (CPG)Food ScienceMicrosoft Office ApplicationsSAP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work hands-on with Pilot Plants and Manufacturing facilities to deliver Innovation & Renovation and Technical & Production business objectives
  • Drive packaging optimization and sustainability initiatives
  • Develop rapid prototypes and bring packaging concepts to life at the benchtop
  • Travel to factories to manage trials and collaborate with factory employees
  • Manage vendor interactions
  • Drive cost savings by removing systems, processes, and elements that do not add value for consumers
  • Assist in building consumer insights
  • Represent packaging in cross-functional settings with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and other teams
  • Apply consumer feedback affecting the company and its products
  • Integrate Nestlé Food Packaging Requirements, sustainability requirements, external standards, and local regulatory frameworks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor's Degree required
  • Strong preference for Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
  • 0–3 years of product/packaging/process development experience in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) preferred
  • Completion Internship Program preferred
  • Highly motivated, critical thinker, goal oriented, and able to adapt to change
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and inclusive environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills
  • Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project
  • SAP and CAPE Palletization Program preferred
  • Must be eligible to work without visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives/bonus eligibility
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Nestlé Day of Service
  • On-demand learning on the iLearn digital learning platform
  • Leadership development through Learning Circles and Lunch ‘N Learn
  • Physical campus spaces for de-stressing
  • Huddle Rooms, Meditation Rooms, and Quiet Rooms
  • Snacks all day in building hubs
  • Parental Leave
  • Infant Nutrition Coupons
  • Healthy Rewards with personalized nutritional counseling
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Flex and Summer Hours at corporate campuses
  • Perks at Work
  • Company store discounts on Nestlé products
  • Real Recognition rewards points redeemable for travel and luxury goods

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Hard Skills
Packaging OptimizationRapid PrototypingProcess DevelopmentCost Savings InitiativesConsumer Insights
Soft Skills
Critical ThinkingGoal OrientedAdaptabilityOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ProjectCAPE Palletization Program
Industry Keywords
Food EngineeringPackaging ScienceMechanical EngineeringSustainability RequirementsRegulatory Frameworks