JBS Australia: Packaging Technologist

From humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.

We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.

And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.

Primo Foods has a rare opportunity for a Packaging Technologist to join the team, based at our Chullora facility. This role will assist in the Implementation of the Company’s Innovation & Sustainability strategy and deliver projects. These projects may involve new packaging development, value engineering, packaging sustainability, quality improvements and technical assistance to internal departments.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Work closely with the Packaging Development Manager and the Lead Product Developers to assist in delivering and commercialising packaging requirements for projects to meet business objectives & goals using a Stage & Gate approach
• Work with key stakeholders (Operations, Quality, Innovations, Procurement & packaging suppliers) to identify, develop, validate & commercialise cost optimized packaging solutions to improve efficiency, cost, quality, safety and shelf life of products
• Manage packaging timelines for projects. Prioritise work schedule to ensure that tasks are completed within agreed timeframes and within project timelines
• Stay abreast of packaging trends, legal & regulatory requirements that apply to the relevant/applicable packaging and packaging/product interface
• Perform packaging line trials autonomously at company owned and contract manufacturing locations as needed.
• Conduct relevant package performance testing on packaging materials & components
• Write and maintain accurate project trial and testing reports
• Conduct PREP assessments & understanding ARL artwork requirements
• Develop and maintain current and accurate specifications for all packaging

About you:

• Degree or diploma qualified in food science/technology and/or Packaging Technology
• Previous experience working in packaging development and packaging related role, ideally in the meat or smallgoods industry
• A drive and passion for everything Packaging
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of products, process and packaging
• Able to work with all types of meat and meat products

Benefits include (but not limited to):

• Heavily discounted Primo/meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon manufacturer and producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!

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Any queries, please email: jobs@jbssa.com.au