Senior Packaging Engineer at Adept Group working on packaging innovation for fresh produce. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve packaging issues and improve shelf-life.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve current film, tray, and sealing issues related to new top-seal and MAP packaging initiatives
Support packaging innovation and shelf-life improvement projects for fresh mushrooms
Develop and document packaging specifications for trays, films, and other packaging components
Work with vendors on adhesion, seal quality, and film performance issues
Assist in shelf-life testing, respiration/gas balance trials, and related validation work
Support alignment between packaging design, automation readiness, and operational efficiency
Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Procurement to ensure packaging solutions meet performance, food safety, and customer requirements
Work on-site with the operations team to observe line performance, assess issues, and collect data
Interface with film and tray suppliers to coordinate testing and troubleshoot failures
Conduct or oversee film adhesion and sealing trials, monitor packaging failures, and identify root causes
Evaluate packaging designs for fit, seal integrity, and compatibility with automation equipment
Support material validation, documentation, and specification development
Prepare technical documentation to support Quality and Procurement (e.g., packaging specifications, test results, vendor bid packages)
Provide technical feedback and guidance to the team as part of weekly project updates
Requirements
5–10 years of experience in fresh produce or perishable foods
Strong background in packaging engineering, ideally within fresh produce, refrigerated, or perishable food environments
Experience with tray and film packaging, top-seal, and MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging)
Knowledge of thermoformed trays, sealing systems, and film performance testing
Familiarity with adhesion, condensation, and respiration/moisture control in chilled environments
Experience coordinating vendor trials, troubleshooting film or seal failures, and documenting results
Ability to develop and maintain packaging specifications
Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and communicating across cross-functional teams
Benefits
Flexible, creative culture focusing on environment, communities, health and well-being
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