Packaging Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE.

What's it like to work at Kinder's? Well, there's a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there's also plenty of hard work. Because we don't just like flavor, we're obsessed with it.

With over 100 products sold nationwide, we're now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We're not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.

As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you're looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you'll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

How you'll have an impact at Kinder's

The Packaging Engineer provides technical / engineering support for all packaging development activities for sauces, seasoning / rub, innovation projects, and pallet displays from exploratory concept design through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and qualification of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for new and existing products.
• Gather secondary and display design parameters from internal team / customer specification and communicate to 3rd party corrugate suppliers for design work
• Develop, present and optimize structural primary, secondary and merchandising packaging designs with our Brand team
• Work closely with packaging suppliers to meet Kinder's and our manufacturing partners criteria for success
• Conduct structural integrity packaging studies to ensure package and pallet integrity while optimizing economics
• Communicate case coding requirements to copackers per customer specification, review and sign off on copacker case coding first articles / samples
• Evaluate and approve alternate packaging suppliers for both cost savings, supply chain redundancy and enhanced consumer experience
• Develop specifications for internal and external partners and develop associated documentation
• Develop and maintain master data related to primary and secondary packaging
• Provide packaging data for Kinders finished goods specifications and EPR reporting
• Review and approve finished goods specifications
• Review artwork proofs for die-line accuracy
• Collaborate with Product Development team to evaluate new primary packaging product, package interaction and associated shelf-life
• Execute continuous packaging improvement projects
• Work closely with both packaging suppliers and our contract manufacturing partners to improve package machinability, decrease labor, reduce cost and maximize throughput
• Independently lead packaging trials and qualifications at manufacturing facilities.

What You Bring to the Table

Highly Desired :

Personal Characteristics

The expected starting salary range for this role is $115,000- $145,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

SEASONED FOR SUCCESS :

BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE :

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder's benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE :

We believe great culture starts with people. We're a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS :

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at careers@kinders.com