New Zealand Job Openings

Vitaco

Packaging Technologist

Auckland

FULL TIME

September 12, 2024

Your Opportunity:
Reporting to the Packaging Development Manager, we are seeking a skilled Packaging Technologist to join our R&D team. This role is pivotal in driving the development and optimization of packaging solutions for our diverse and growing product portfolio.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our packaging meets aesthetic, functional, and sustainability standards while adhering to industry regulations. It's a blue-sky, innovative environment that is fast paced, with no two days being the same.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and test new packaging solutions for existing and new products.
  • Participate in factory trials at our manufacturing plants and Co-Manufacturing partners and evaluate results to ensure the packaging design is fit for purpose.
  • Maintain packaging information and specifications.
  • Provide support and troubleshoot issues within manufacturing plants related to packaging.
The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor's or related degree in Packaging Technology, Engineering, Material Science or a related field with a minimum of 2 years of experience in packaging development, preferably in the FMCG industry.
  • Knowledge of packaging materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with sustainability practices and regulatory requirements in packaging.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
We would love to hear if you have a love for food, are action oriented and have worked with a variety of substrates including laminates, HDPE, glass and aluminum meaning you understand the impact of materials changes on machinery.
About us:
Vitaco is the home of an outstanding collection of leading New Zealand and Australian health food, sports nutrition, and Supplements brands. Our four power brands are Nutra-Life, Healtheries, Athena and Musashi have been helping people live healthier lives in New Zealand, Australia and over 30 countries worldwide for over 100 years.
What can we offer?
  • Competitive salary and annual reviews
  • Flexible working arrangement
  • Great discounts on our products
  • A day off on your birthday
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Plenty of free on site and street car parking
  • Discounted health insurance
  • Subsidized cafe
  • Access to naturopathic and nutrition advice from our in-house experts and the list goes on
To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page.
Applications will be considered before the closing date.
Interested in other opportunities? Follow us on Linked In and to keep up to date with other Vitaco career opportunities, set up a profile and job alert so we can notify you of any jobs which may interest you. To set-up a profile please visit our careers page https://vitaco.careercentre.net.nz and click Register to submit your details.
Agencies please note: This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.
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