Herbalife

Overview

THE ROLE:

The Associate Packaging Engineer will work onsite at our state of art Innovation and Manufacturing facility here in Winston-Salem, NC. Will work in a multi-functional environment to support Packaging Engineering projects by applying Packaging Engineering principals to develop and commercialize new packaging components or revise existing packaging components. The Associate Packaging Engineer will create packaging specifications, conduct package tests, conduct pilot trials, develop packaging test protocols and packaging test reports. The person selected for this role will have an understanding of packaging components and materials, packaging design, packaging testing and GMP. This person will be responsible for completing packaging tasks and activities supporting quality improvement, new product launches, product reformulations, regional product rollouts (line extensions), packaging cost reductions, packaging supplier qualifications, packaging specification changes and operational efficiencies.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

• Attend and participate in multi-functional team meetings.
• Perform packaging tasks in Agile and Oracle systems.
• Develop new or revise existing packaging specifications.
• Develop and implement protocols for packaging tests and packaging line trials. Participate in Packaging Line Trials and Packaging testing.
• Create and publish packaging test reports including data summaries, observations, conclusions and recommendations.
• Participate in multi-functional teams to develop new packaging for NPD, STM or Turnkey initiatives and to modify existing packaging for Regional product rollouts, manufacturing transfers, and packaging supplier qualifications.
• Support Quality by analyzing packaging materials and components for compliance with specifications and requirements
• Support Sourcing new Packaging supplier qualification initiatives by performing technical assessments of new suppliers’ ability align with Herbalife specifications and requirements.
• Travel to contract manufacturer locations, contract test laboratories, and Herbalife distribution centers as required to perform packaging duties.
• Provide monthly project update reports
• Interact multi-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, R&D, Sourcing, Quality, and Logistics regarding Packaging Engineering activities.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

Great opportunity for a recent Engineering graduate to join a collaborative team environment and atmosphere that works together to do what is right and to continuously improve the operation. Team takes pride in rising to any challenge and being flexible to adjust to business requirements. Our success is driven by accountability, collaboration, respect, and clarity. Interested in a dynamic workday and an opportunity to build your skills?

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Job Qualifications

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

Skills:

• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and prioritize workload for effective implementation under general supervision
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Office software - Outlook, MS Word, Excel and Adobe
• Understanding of packaging design and engineering concepts
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate Packaging drawings and technical information in English
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced multi-functional environment and be a great teammate with sensitivity to cultural diversity

Experience:

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in Packaging development with food or nutritional products
• 1 - 3 years’ experience working in a GMP environment.

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent working towards an Associate’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience preferably in Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food, or CPG industries
• Experience with Cape Pack or Tops palletization software
• Preferred Associate’s Degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Technology or similar discipline or proven equivalent technical proficiency.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers
• Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be considered to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate

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US Benefits Statement

Herbalife offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees in the U.S. (limited to the 50 States and the District of Columbia), which includes Group Health Programs, other Voluntary Benefit Programs, and Paid Time Off. Group Health Programs include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Other Voluntary Benefit Programs include a 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance. Paid time off includes Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, a Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave and time off for voting.