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: August 24, 2021]
August 2021
Top Positions in Packaging: Your Dream Job Awaits
From engineering to purchasing to leadership roles, coveted packaging positions are open at innovative brand owner companies, including The Kraft Heinz Co., Amazon, Anheuser-Busch, Beech-Nut Nutrition Co., Colgate-Palmolive, Fresh Del Monte, and more.
Open Position: Senior Manager, R&D-Packaging Development
Company Name: The Kraft Heinz Co.
Location: Glenview, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Senior Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Greenleaf Foods
Location: Elmhurst, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Director, Procurement Packaging Materials
Company Name: Anheuser-Busch
Location: St Louis, MO
Salary: $112-$126K
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer II
Company Name: General Mills
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 9, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineering Manager
Company Name: Adept Group (Adept Packaging)
Location: Stamford, CT
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer
Company Name: McCain Foods
Location: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Director, Packaging Development
Company Name: Spencer’s
Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 9, 2021
Open Position: Buyer - Packaging
Company Name: Beech-Nut Nutrition Co.
Location: Amsterdam, NY
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 2, 2021
Open Position: Packaging & Sustainability Expert (International)
Company Name: The Clorox Co.
Location: Durham, NC
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Project Manager
Company Name: Target
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Innovation Manager
Company Name: Colgate-Palmolive
Location: Piscataway, NJ
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 20, 2021
Open Position: Senior Product Manager - Packaging
Company Name: Amazon
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $124-$155K
Posted: August 21, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer
Company Name: TreeHouse Foods
Location: Oak Brook, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Dir, Global Structural Design and Packaging Sustainability
Company Name: Munchkin
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 16, 2021
Open Position: Associate Engineer Packaging Development - Global Packaging Innovation Team
Company Name: Mars
Location: Chicago
Salary: Not listed
Posted: August 9, 2021
Open Position: Manager - Packaging Sustainability & Innovation
Company Name: Fresh Del Monte
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 2021
July 2021
These Packaging Jobs Allow Remote Working
From packaging design duties to supply chain management, digital tools and an internet connection mean you can do many packaging-related jobs from the comfort and safety of your home.
Many available positions we’re seeing these days have an “Urgently Hiring!” claim. Not surprising, considering today’s tight labor market. But many companies are sweetening the pot by offering remote working if/when the tasks allow — or reconfiguring the job so it does allow remote working.
This option may have appeared by necessity for some positions because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But people in all age groups and at various experience levels have learned over the last year and a half to appreciate this perk. And smart companies are realizing remote working may be a deal-maker for prospective employees.
Whether you’re an introvert who prefers the solitude of working from home or a high achiever looking to minimize distractions, these remote jobs — from companies such as Dell, BD, Stanley Black & Decker Inc., and Drinkworks — might be suitable for your next packaging career move.
Open Position: Manager, Temperature Controlled Logistics (Cold Chain) (Remote)
Company Name: BD
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ (Remote)
Salary: $98K-$135K (LinkedIn estimate)
Posted: Early July
Open Position: Packaging Designer - Marketing
Company Name: Image Skincare
Location: Lantana, FL (Temporarily remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 2021
Open Position: Logistics Generalist
Company Name: D1 Brands
Location: Brooklyn, NY (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 28, 2021
Open Position: Senior Principal Packaging Designer
Company Name: Dell Technologies
Location: Austin, TX area (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer (Remote)
Company Name: Network Partners
Location: Remote
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 27, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Designer (Remote)
Company Name: Paula’s Choice LLC
Location: Seattle, WA or Portland, OR area
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 2021
Open Position: Director of Structural Packaging
Company Name: Cricut
Location: South Jordan, UT (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: mid-July 2021
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Open Position: Graphic Designer (Product & Packaging Focus)
Company Name: Drinkworks
Location: Bedford, MA (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 27, 2021
Open Position: Design Director, Spatial and Packaging - Contractor (1239)
Company Name: Amyris
Location: Remote
Salary: Not listed
Posted: end of June 2021
Open Position: Packaging Specification Engineer
Company Name: Adept Packaging (Adept Group)
Location: Allentown, PA (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 27, 2021
Open Position: Remote Regulatory Global Labeling Lead
Company Name: Global Channel Management Inc.
Location: Marlborough, MA (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 8, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Engineer
Company Name: Stanley Black & Decker Inc.
Location: Huntersville, NC (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 28, 2021
Open Position: Lead - Sustainable Packaging, Print & Paper
Company Name: Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Location: Remote
Salary: Not listed
Posted: Mid-July 2021
Open Position: Global Manager, Product Labelling (Remote Optional)
Company Name: Katalyst HealthCares & Life Sciences
Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 28, 2021
Open Position: Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Company Name: IntePros Consulting
Location: Boston, MA (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Posted: July 27, 2021
June 2021
Packaging Operator Jobs are Hot this Summer
Merck, Clorox, Anheuser-Busch, and Nestlé Purina North America are among the brands with open positions at manufacturing facilities around the country for skilled or entry-level production workers.
Open Position: Sterile and Packaging Operations Operator, Level 2
Company Name: Merck
Location: Upper Gwynedd, PA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 21, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operator (1st & 2nd Shifts)
Company Name: The Popcorn Factory
Location: Lake Forest, IL
Salary: $15.00 - $15.75 an hour
Posted: May 19, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator
Company Name: GSK
Location: St Louis, MO
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 10, 2021
Open Position: Entry Level Machine Operator- 3rd Shift
Company Name: Young Innovations
Location: Grafton, WI
Salary: Starting at $16 per hour; $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operator - Hidden Valley Manufacturing - 12hr Night Shift
Company Name: The Clorox Co.
Location: Wheeling, IL
Salary: $20.36 - $26.99 an hour
Posted: May 13, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator I
Company Name: NOW Foods
Location: Bloomingdale, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 9, 2021
Open Position: Manufacturing Operator
Company Name: General Mills
Location: Belvidere, IL
Salary: $19.00 day shift (6a-6p); $20.00 night shift (6p-6a)
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operators (3rd Shift)
Company Name: Ferrara Candy Co.
Location: Itasca, IL
Salary: $17.07 - $17.27 per hour; Urgently hiring
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operator (2nd shift)
Company Name: Nation Pizza and Foods
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator I
Company Name: Ventura Foods LLC
Location: Thornton, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 4, 2021
Open Position: Filling Operator
Company Name: Sherwin-Williams
Location: South Holland, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 11, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator I (Overnight Shift)
Company Name: Fresenius Kabi
Location: Melrose Park, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 2, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Machine Operator - 2nd shift
Company Name: Eagle Foods LLC
Location: Waukegan, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packager / Production Operator
Company Name: Cresco Food Technologies
Location: Cresco, IA
Salary: $15.25 - $16.25 an hour
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator
Company Name: Up North Plastics
Location: Cottage Grove, MN
Salary: $14.50 - $16.00 an hour; Urgently hiring
Posted: June 8, 2021
Open Position: Floor Lead - Manufacturing/Production
Company Name: Fresh Express LLC
Location: Streamwood, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 10, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator II (1st shift)
Company Name: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Location: Parsippany, NJ
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 3, 2021
Open Position: Lead Operator - Packaging
Company Name: Chr. Hansen
Location: West Allis, WI
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 4, 2021
Open Position: 2nd Shift Packaging Operator
Company Name: Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 21, 2021
Open Position: 2nd Shift Packaging Operator - CCOS - Packaging
Company Name: Griffith Foods
Location: Oswego, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 8, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator II - Afternoon Shift
Company Name: Lupin Pharmaceuticals
Location: Somerset, NJ
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 9, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator
Company Name: Anheuser-Busch
Location: Tempe, AZ
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 21, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator - Nights / Quarterly Bonuses
Company Name: TreeHouse Foods
Location: Tolleson, AZ
Salary: Not listed
Posted: June 4, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator
Company Name: Pharmaceutical Associates Inc. (PAI)
Location: Greenville, SC
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator
Company Name: Nestlé Purina North America
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 28, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Operator I
Company Name: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
Location: Hobart, NY
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 2021
May 2021
Several companies are looking for senior packaging leaders. Would you like to make an impact at Russell Stover Chocolates, Danone, or The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.?
Open Position: Packaging Engineering Manager
Company Name: Russell Stover Chocolates
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 13, 2021
Open Position: Director of Packaging
Company Name: Impossible Foods
Location: Redwood City, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 9, 2021
Open Position: Director, Packaging Sustainability & Best Practice
Company Name: Danone
Location: Broomfield County, CO
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 16, 2021
Open Position: Director of Packaging
Company Name: Caliva
Location: San Jose, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 2021
Open Position: Director of Packaging
Company Name: Stila Cosmetics
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 27, 2021
Open Position: Director, VRO Packaging
Company Name: The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 28, 2021
Open Position: Manager/Director of Pharmaceutical Packaging
Company Name: ARx LLC
Location: Glen Rock, PA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 16, 2021
Open Position: Packaging Director
Company Name: C3 by sbe
Location: Beverly Hills, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 23, 2021
Open Position: Director Packaging, R&D
Company Name: Clif Bar & Co.
Location: Emeryville, CA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: March 2021
Open Position: Director, Packaging Technology
Company Name: Cardinal Health
Location: Waukegan, IL
Salary: Not listed
Posted: May 1, 2021
April 2021
We looked for packaging positions to support supply chain operations and turned up opportunities at PepsiCo, HP, Tesla, Google, Moderna, and other companies.
Open Position: Global Supply Chain Manager, Packaging
Company Name: Google
Location: Mountain View, CA
Salary: $97K-$187K (Glassdoor estimate)
Posted: April 27, 2021
Open Position: Supply Chain Analyst, Packaging
Company Name: Tesla
Location: Fremont, CA
Salary: $84K-$105K (Glassdoor estimate)
Posted: April 11, 2021
Open Position: Sr. Product Manager - Packaging
Company Name: Amazon
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $124K-$152K
Posted: April 23, 2021
Open Position: Supply Chain Team Supervisor-Packaging
Company Name: PepsiCo
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $42K-$74K (Glassdoor estimate)
Posted: April 29, 2021
Open Position: Sr. Specialist, Supply Chain Quality Assurance – Pack & Label
Company Name: Moderna
Location: Norwood, MA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 30, 2021
Open Position: Services Supply Chain Packaging Engineer
Company Name: HP
Location: Spring, TX
Salary: $73K-$141K (Glassdoor estimate)
Posted: April 8, 2021
Open Position: Lead, Supply Chain
Company Name: Nintendo
Location: North Bend, WA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 23, 2021
Open Position: Supply Chain Transformation Packaging Value Stream Leader
Company Name: The Boston Beer Co.
Location: Breinigsville, PA
Salary: $61K-$104K (Glassdoor estimate)
Posted: April 7, 2021
Open Position: Traceability Product Lead, Supply Chain
Company Name: Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: Not listed
Posted: April 28, 2021
March 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
