# Engineer Packaging

Hiring organization: [The Hershey Company](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/the-hershey-company)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/65500614-e42e-4684-9f8c-019aff768fef

Listed on The Hershey Company's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Junior
- Location: Hershey, PA

## Summary

This role involves designing, testing, and commercializing packaging solutions for snack products, with responsibilities ranging from material evaluation to cost optimization. It suits early-career engineers with a packaging or related engineering background who want hands-on experience in manufacturing environments while contributing to product development projects.

_Our summary, not The Hershey Company's wording._

## Skills named

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, SAP

## Required

- Basic understanding of packaging concepts and principles
- Fundamental technical knowledge of packaging materials and converting technologies
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of material and equipment interrelationship
- Ability to design and interpret transport simulation tests
- Critical thinking to evaluate how constraints impact design
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
- Independent decision-making with judgment on when to seek help
- Ability to communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing
- Understanding of supply chain operations and cross-functional responsibilities
- Collaborative work style
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with PC applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Teams

## Nice to have

- SAP experience

Apply on The Hershey Company's site: https://careers.thehersheycompany.com/job/Hershey-Engineer-Packaging-PA-17033/1413547500/