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PACKAGING ENGINEER

Conagra
England, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

We are looking for a

  • Packaging Engineer
  • to join our R&D team in Omaha, Nebraska.

As a

  • Packaging Engineer
  • on the MVP Team, you will identify cost-saving opportunities for many packaging products. The Maximizing Value and Productivity (MVP) Team is a strategic cost function of the R&D organization.
  • Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you are an essential contributor to cost savings for Conagra's packaging portfolio. With a focus on sustainability, you will work on many different packaging formats. You will support packaging-driven projects, support trials and start-ups, and perform hands-on package testing & prototyping in our state-of-the-art labs and pilot plant.

    Conagra's R&D facilities in Omaha are state-of-the-art, including dedicated packaging spaces for ideation, design, and prototyping. Engineers have the ability perform in-house package testing and physical prototyping to bring new innovations to life using our top-of-the-line equipment within our labs and other spaces.

    What you'll do in this role :

  • Lead the technical delivery of multiple standard projects independently and support highly complex projects with guidance.
  • Be the subject matter expert in selected packaging technology, educating staff and resolving packaging issues for business groups.
  • Explore cost-saving opportunities, present them to cross-functional and brand teams, and work with business partners and peers.
  • Build experiments and plant trials, presenting technical reports.
  • Develop and issue technical specifications, maintaining awareness of industry trends and collaborating on new package testing with Consumer Insights.
  • Communicate with Operations, Brand Management, and Procurement, updating them on projects and contributing to cross-functional teams.
  • Gain familiarity with fiscal and strategic plans, understanding project tasks impact on budgets, and managing smaller projects independently.
  • What you'll need to be successful :

  • Bachelors in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
  • 3 years work experience in packaging within a relevant industry such as Food, Pharma or CPG. Work experience not inclusive of internships or co-ops.
  • Experience with packaging materials capabilities and equipment.
  • Financial understanding to improve profitability.
  • Knowledge of test methodology.
  • Ability to travel up to 30% of time independently and as a responsible Conagra Brands, Inc. representative.
  • We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.

    You will usually be in the office 4 days a week with remote Fridays. We offer relocation for this role.

    Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 11 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. Conagra will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!

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  • Our Benefits :
  • We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role :

  • Health : Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
  • Wealth : Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
  • Growth : Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
  • Balance : Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities
  • Our Company :
  • Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team thats passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Marie Callender's, Banquet, Healthy Choice, Slim Jim, Reddi-wip, and Vlasic, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera.

    We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com (https : / / c212.net / c / link / ?t=0&l=en&o=2940510-1&h=2999397156&u=http://www.conagrabrands.com/&a=www.conagrabrands.com) .

    Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and / or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ?

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