Packaging Engineer

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

While reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be responsible for conducting packaging tests and evaluations per industry and customer standards.

What you'll be doing:

Provide quotes to customers

Coordinate and schedule testing activities

Conduct tests per test protocols provided

Inspect products after tests, record test results, and maintain detailed documentation of findings.

Invoice customer for services provided

Coordinate the return/disposition of tested products

Support Engineering and Quality initiatives by performing material tests as requested

Maintain lab/facility equipment in working order

Coordinate annual calibration of test equipment

Coordinate lab services with respective vendors (waste disposal, cleaning, maintenance)

Comply with all lab and company safety protocols

Operation of standard material handing equipment (forklift, pallet jack and dolly)

This position is located in Nashville, TN.

We'd love to hear from you if:

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field(or equivalent experience

General knowledge of the functionality, and performance characteristics of a variety of protective packaging materials. These materials include, but are not limited to, corrugated fiberboard, shape molded foam, paper honeycomb, molded and extruded plastics, and a variety of tapes, adhesives, and fasteners.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in using laboratory and material handling equipment

Attention to detail, organized and have the ability to maintain detailed records

Understand relevant packaging industry standards and practices

Compensation:

Engineer I: The annual base salary range for this role is from $67,040 to $75,420

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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services

Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family

Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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