Packaging Engineer
Once Upon a Farm
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Partner cross-functionally from concept to launch, translating brand vision into manufacturable, consumer-ready packaging
- Design and optimize packaging for efficiency in manufacturing and co-packing (line compatibility, automation readiness, waste reduction)
- Ensure packaging preserves product quality while achieving sustainability goals (recyclability, source reduction, lifecycle analysis, certifications, regulatory reporting)
- Establish and enforce packaging quality standards, ensuring compliance with internal, regulatory, and customer requirements
- Conduct and validate packaging tests (lab, transit/drop, line trials) to ensure robust supply chain performance
- Manage and qualify suppliers and converters with Procurement, including trials and capability assessments
- Troubleshoot packaging and material issues with suppliers, operations, and co-manufacturers
- Lead optimization initiatives such as spec updates, material transitions, and cost-reduction projects
- Maintain accurate packaging specifications and technical documentation in asset management systems
- Stay informed on industry trends, materials, and technologies to guide packaging innovation
- Support compliance and reporting related to packaging regulations, sustainability requirements, and customer standards
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field required
- 5-7 years of packaging engineering experience in food or beverage creation, reviewing, evaluating, and maintaining packaging required
- Club packaging experience, ideally with Costco or a similar customer
- Experience with specification and technical document (die lines, pallet patterns) creation and management required
- Recent professional experience working with organic products or baby food preferred
- Prior professional experience in sustainable packaging initiatives, highly valued
- Proficiency with High-Pressure Processing (HPP) and a strong understanding of packaging materials, testing methods, and standards (FDA, ASTM, ISTA) related to HPP required
- Able to organize and execute packaging projects, including laboratory and plant-based evaluations
- Strong teamwork and communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Suite, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms
- Up to 10% travel required: Although this role is a remote work-from-home position, we “Farmers” do meet as a company and/or department at least once a year. You should also anticipate possible travel to farms in the supply chain and occasional conferences
- A genuine passion for improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet
- Desire to contribute to a dynamic, high-growth, purpose-driven work environment
- Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position
- Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefits
- Remote-first work environment
- Annual Bonus
- 401(k) program + 4% company match after three months
- New Hire Remote Life Stipend + annual Nourish and Nurture Allowance
- Monthly Cell and Internet Stipend
- Quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries and Employee Discounts
- New Parents: Up to 18 weeks of paid Parental Leave, Baby Steps Back To Work, 3 months’ supply of Once Upon A Farm products, and breast milk shipping service and support for those who travel after birth for the duration of your breastfeeding journey
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Paid Time Off to fulfill civic responsibilities, including jury duty and voting in local, state, and national elections
- Medical Insurance for the employee, covered at 100% on select plans, with additional plan options at a reduced cost to the employee
- Vision and Dental Insurance, covered at 100% for the employee and dependents
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account (Medical & Dependent Care) and Health savings accounts for applicable plans
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- All other benefits, leaves, and insurance as required by law, based on your specific residence
- And so much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
packaging engineeringpackaging designsustainable packagingHigh-Pressure Processing (HPP)packaging materialspackaging testing methodsspecification managementtechnical documentationcost-reduction projectslifecycle analysis
Soft skills
teamworkcommunicationcross-functional collaborationproject managementproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadershipadaptabilityattention to detailpassion for nutrition