Kevin's Natural Foods · 9 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Stockton, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expKevin's Natural Foods is a company focused on providing clean and healthy refrigerated and frozen meals. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and commercialize packaging solutions that ensure food quality and sustainability while collaborating with various teams across the business.
Food and BeverageManufacturing
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Shania Johnson
Responsibilities
Develop, test, and commercialize primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions that support new product launches, quality improvements, and value‑engineering initiatives
Build packaging specifications, drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOMs), ensuring accuracy and manufacturing feasibility
Apply knowledge of materials such as film structures, pouches, trays, corrugate, and other food‑grade packaging formats relevant to refrigerated, frozen, and shelf‑stable applications
Partner closely with R&D, Operations, Procurement, Food Safety & Quality, Marketing, and external suppliers to bring packaging concepts from idea through commercialization
Proactively identify and test emerging materials that align with our mission to reduce our environmental footprint while maintaining food safety
Design and execute test plans using sound experimental methods to assess material performance, distribution durability, seal integrity, shelf life, and compatibility with processing equipment
Support packaging readiness during plant trials, production start‑ups, and ongoing operational needs
Troubleshoot packaging failures or process challenges, recommend solutions, and document learnings to enable continuous improvement
Evaluate cost‑savings and sustainability opportunities without compromising product safety or consumer experience
Stay curious and informed about industry trends, new materials, and emerging technologies relevant to food packaging
Build strong relationships with packaging suppliers to identify and assess new capabilities
Collaborate with our Global Mars Food and Nutrition colleagues on enterprise packaging initiatives and research
Other duties as assigned and necessary
Qualification
Required
2–5+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering or Packaging Development
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field
Working knowledge of packaging materials (films, laminations, plastics, corrugate, etc.) and how they interact with manufacturing equipment and food processing environments
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, stay organized, and move work forward in a fast‑paced setting
A passion for the clean-eating/better-for-you space
Working knowledge of food safety and quality requirements as they relate to packaging (FDA, USDA, SQF, HACCP, GMP's, etc.)
Strong documentation and change-management skills, including specs, SOPs, and version control as the business scales
Strong understanding of how packaging decisions impact COGS, freight, sustainability goals, and operational efficiency
Hands‑on curiosity: you enjoy testing, experimenting, learning, and solving problems
Willingness to travel up to 20–30% for supplier visits, trials, and plant support
Company
Kevin's Natural Foods
Kevin's Natural Foods is a maker of entrees, sides, sauces and seasoning blends.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-05Acquired
2021-09-03Private Equity
Leadership Team
Roxanne Bernstein
Chief Executive Officer
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