What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Engineer position at Bake n Joy Foods Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
Family owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products that began over eighty years ago in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers including frozen scoop batters, predeposited muffin, cornbread, loaf cakes and Boston Coffee Cakes, mixes as well as an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes and more. We remain committed to providing top quality products, service, and value to our customers.
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Packaging Engineer
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Job Summary / Objective : The Packaging Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and implementing innovative packaging solutions for our food products. This role involves ensuring packaging safety, quality, and sustainability while optimizing costs and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in packaging materials, processes, and machinery, and will be a creative problem-solver.
The role will report directly to the Senior Materials Manager in Bake’n Joy’s Procurement organization, working closely with our packaging suppliers on a day-to-day basis. The role will also work closely with BNJ’s R&D team and the Director of Engineering, with a “dotted line” to both parties.
Essential Functions :
Together with BNJ suppliers, develop innovative packaging designs that protect and preserve food products during transportation and storage.
Perform packaging tests to evaluate durability, functionality, and compliance with industry regulations.
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvements in packaging materials and methods.
Lead packaging projects from concept to implementation, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
Develop and promote sustainable packaging solutions that minimize environmental impact.
Ensure all packaging complies with FDA, USDA, and other relevant regulations.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Bake’n Joy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
