A New Year often triggers a review of current careers. If you’re open to new opportunities and are interested or skilled in various packaging functions, you’re in luck! The packaging industry remains active for job seekers, which is fortunate because 2021 will continue to test many Americans who lost their incomes from business closures due to the COVID-19 virus and pandemic.
Throughout 2021, Packaging Digest will routinely trawl job-posting sites for packaging-related jobs: Glassdoor, Monster, LinkedIn, and Indeed. [Recruiters: Send us your sought roles, too.]
Check this page often for open positions. Newest ones will be added to the top of the list.
[LAST UPDATED: March 4, 2021]
We searched for “packaging mechanic” on Indeed and Glassdoor and turned up these recently posted positions at product manufacturing companies like Smithfield Foods, Anheuser-Busch InBev, and Mary Kay Inc.
But before scrolling to see those opportunities, check out this invitation from Michigan State University’s School of Packaging: “Ever dreamed of returning to college to share your experiences and expertise with young, up and coming, packaging professionals? The School of Packaging at MSU has two, academic year teaching positions beginning August 2021. MS or PhD required in Packaging (or a related field) and industry experience desired.”
Open Position: Specialist – Teacher (Fixed Term) – 2 positions
Company Name: Michigan State University, School of Packaging
Location: Lansing, MI
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Posted: February 25, 2021
Open Position: Maintenance Mechanic II
Company Name: Smithfield Foods
Location: Orange City, IA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 2021
Open Position: Maintenance Mechanic
Company Name: Smithfield Foods
Location: Des Moines, IA
Salary: $13-$26 per hour (Glassdoor estimate)
Posted: March 2021
Open Position: Production Technician (Mechanic) - Jurupa Valley
Company Name: Anheuser-Busch InBev
Location: Mira Loma, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 3, 2021
Open Position: Aseptic/Packaging Mechanic
Company Name: The Morning Star Co.
Location: Los Banos, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: 30+ days ago (as of March 4, 2021)
Open Position: Manufacturing Mechanic
Company Name: Kelly Services for a manufacturing client
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 2021
Open Position: Lead Packaging Mechanic
Company Name: Inn Foods
Location: Castroville, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 4, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Mechanic - Multiple Openings
Company Name: Genesee Brewing Co.
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 4, 2021
Open Position: Hands on Maintenance Expert - Packaging Equipment Mechanic
Company Name: Mary Kay Inc.
Location: Lewisville, TX
Salary: $12-$27 per hour (Glassdoor est.)
Posted: March 2021
Open Position: Packaging Maintenance Mechanic
Company Name: Sconza Candy Co.
Location: Oakdale, CA
Salary: $30-$35 per hour
Posted: 30+ days ago (as of March 4, 2021)
Open Position: Senior Packaging Engineer, R&D- Sustainable Packaging
Company Name: The Kraft Heinz Co.
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 4, 2021
Open Position: Senior Packaging Engineer I
Company Name: Pharmaceutical Industry
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Salary: $140,000+
Posted: February 2021
Open Position: Senior Manager, Packaging Development
Company Name: Medical Devices
Location: Greater Boston Area
Salary: $140,000+
Posted: February 2021
Open Position: Senior Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Beverage
Location: Greater Seattle Area
Salary: Not listed/commensurate with experience
Posted: February 2021
Open Position: Senior Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Food industry
Location: Compton, CA
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posted: February 2021
Open Position: Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer
Company Name: SC Johnson
Location: Racine, WI
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 4, 2021
Open Position: Associate Research Fellow, Packaging
Company Name: The Clorox Co.
Location: Durham, NC
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 17, 2021
Open Position: Senior Specialist, Packaging
Company Name: Nestlé Health Science
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 4, 2021
Open Position: Manager, Packaging Sustainability
Company Name: Beam Suntory
Location: Clermont, KY
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 4, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Sustainability Program Manager
Company Name: HP
Location: Spring, TX
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 4, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Kellogg Co.
Location: Battle Creek, MI
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 13, 2021
Open Position: Associate Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Newell Brands
Location: Huntersville, NC
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Merck KGaA
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 12, 2021
Open Position: Engineer Packaging Senior Role - CPG
Company Name: Energizer
Location: St. Louis, MO
Salary: Not listed
Posted: February 8, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operator
Company Name: Ferrara Candy Co.
Location: Dekalb, IL
Salary: $22.54 per hour (2:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m. shift)
Posted: Not listed
Open Position: Maintenance Mechanic - Pharma Tablet Packaging Machinery
Company Name: Diedre Moire Corp. (recruiter)
Location: Toms River, NJ
Salary: $80-$100K
Posted: January 21, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operator
Company Name: Open Systems Technologies (recruiter)
Location: West Chester, OH
Salary: $35-$42K
Posted: January 18, 2021
Open Position: Inspector Packer
Company Name: Dart Container
Location: Chicago
Salary: Starting at $15.48 an hour
Posted: January 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator
Company Name: Leviton Manufacturing
Location: New Holland, PA
Salary: $29-$38K (Monster estimate)
Posted: January 26, 2021
Open Position: Production Machine Operator B
Company Name: Pepsi Bottling Ventures
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Salary: Starting at $15 an hour, plus shift differential
Posted: Not listed
Open Position: Packaging Operators
Company Name: Spherion Staffing (recruiter)
Location: Lebanon, IN
Salary: $15 an hour
Posted: “New” as of January 26, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator (2nd Shift)
Company Name: Bimbo Bakeries USA
Location: Cicero, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: December 2020
Open Position: Packaging Specialist
Company Name: NuLeaf
Location: Reno, NV
Salary: $12-$15 an hour
Posted: Not listed
Open Position: Packaging Laborer - 1st Shift
Company Name: Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe Inc.
Location: Chambersburg, PA
Salary: $16.13 an hour, paid weekly; up to $18.97 with food manufacturing experience
Posted: Not listed
Open Position: Scientist IV, Packaging Analytical
Company Name: The Coca-Cola Co.
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: January 5, 2021
Open Position: Division Packaging Planner
Company Name: Rheem Manufacturing
Location: Montgomery, AL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: November 2020
Open Position: Packaging Supervisor
Company Name: Bonduelle Americas
Location: Lebanon, PA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Week of December 14, 2020
Open Position: Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Trek Bicycle
Location: Waterloo, WI
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Week of December 21, 2020
Open Position: Senior Manager, Packaging Innovation
Company Name: Keurig Dr Pepper Inc.
Location: Plano, TX
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Week of December 21, 2020
Open Position: Sustainability Manager, Packaging
Company Name: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
Location: Huntersville, NC
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Week of December 21, 2020
Open Position: Director of Strategic Sourcing - Packaging
Company Name: Cresco Labs
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Week of December 14, 2020
Open Position: Sustainable Packaging Senior Manager - Americas
Company Name: Mars
Location: McLean, VA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Week of December 14, 2020
Open Position: Senior Project Manager Sustainability
Company Name: Mondelēz International
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $80-$147K (LinkedIn estimate)
Posted: Week of December 14, 2020
