Innovation Packaging Development Engineer
Job Location
Salinas, CA 93901
Employment Type Full time
Category Other
Education Required 4 Year Degree
Experience Required 2-5 Years
Travel Required 25%
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Job Description
Develops improved packaging for new and existing product lines, and line extensions. Project work encompasses both short and long-range developments. Designs packaging lines and designs critical control parameters. Establishes work plans and timing for multiple projects. Direct applications of existing and emerging technology to improve operational performance of existing packaging or in the development of packages for new products. Interprets test data and translates it into a range of problem solutions. Communicates with and leads suppliers toward innovative answers to project needs. Initiates technically innovative solutions to packaging problems.
 
Bachelors Degree in packaging or mechanical engineering (or equivalent in years of relevant experience), with at least an additional 3 years experience in packaging materials and machinery.
 
Minimum of 3 years, (ideally 5 years), detailed experience with a wide range of packaging equipment and materials, including those specifically utilized by Fresh Express in it?s manufacturing facilities.
 
Extensive, detailed experience, in vertical and horizontal form, fill, seal machinery, multihead and linear scales, and substantial experience of complex packaging material structures and manufacturing processes. Effective communicator with various levels and departments. Ability to effectively lead process improvement teams.
 
Position ideally will be located in Salinas, CA but not a requirement
 

Salary Grade: H
Job number:090624AG1
About Chiquita Brands International
With annual revenues of approximately $4 billion, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products ? from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company?s products and services are designed to win the hearts and smiles of the world's consumers by helping them enjoy healthy fresh foods. The company markets its products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. Chiquita employs approximately 23,000 people operating in more than 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our web site at www.chiquita.com.
 
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen in order to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S which may be verified through Chiquita's participation in the E-Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Chiquita Brands International and its subsidiaries provide an environment that promotes individual recognition and achievement. We recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote associates without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran's status.