Associate Packaging Engineer

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together.

We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home...

We have Growth Mindsets: We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally.

We embrace Integrity & Accountability: We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions.

We Push the Boundaries: We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't.

We believe that we are Stronger Together: Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together.

Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks. 

We are seeking an Associate Packaging Engineer, who will report to the the Packaging Engineering Manager and will support the execution of packaging initiatives across Our Home’s growing portfolio of snack brands. This individual will play a key role in assisting with packaging development tasks, including documentation, pallet pattern creation, technical data review, and coordination with internal and external partners. The Associate Packaging Engineer will help ensure that projects are completed on time, on budget, and within scope by reinforcing standardized processes and tools that guide effective packaging development.

This role is ideal for someone eager to grow in the field of packaging while contributing to real-world projects in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the Packaging Engineering Manager in executing packaging development projects by handling technical documentation, packaging requests, and internal and customer forms
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of pallet patterns using TOPS software
• Compile, organize, and review packaging data for analysis and cross-functional reporting
• Communicate with internal teams and external partners to gather necessary information and ensure packaging deliverables are met
• Reinforce packaging development workflows and project tools to keep tasks aligned with business timelines and cost goals
• Help maintain packaging databases, and specifications
• Participate in packaging trials, supplier meetings, and commercialization efforts as needed

Requirements

• Confident, driven, self-starter with ability to work autonomously and multi-task 
• Passion for driving results and living Our Home’s core values 

• Strong organizational skills and clear, concise communication
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support cross-functional projects
• Naturally curious, solution-focused, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities as needed: Up to 10%

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, or a related technical field preferred
• 1+ years of experience in a packaging support role or related internship/co-op in a manufacturing or CPG environment
• Foundational knowledge of packaging materials (e.g., flexible films, corrugate) and packaging processes
• Familiarity with packaging concepts and/or exposure to manufacturing or packaging development (internships or entry-level roles preferred)
• Exposure to packaging line equipment such as vertical form/fill/seal machines or secondary packaging systems is a plus
• Familiarity with packaging documentation, specifications, and industry terminology
• Eagerness to grow within a collaborative team and support the successful execution of packaging initiatives
• Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Clear and proactive communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiasm to learn and grow within a collaborative team

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Parental Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

No recruiters, please