Graduate Packaging Technologist | Sydney

Job Description

• Join a leading FMCG Company
• Great career prospects 
• Macquarie Park Location | Hybrid Working

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is making everyday food better for everyone. Our aspiration is to be the leading integrated food solutions business in the region driven by our core values of Create Clarity, Better Together, Own It, and Collective Curiosity. We are a team that believes that anything is possible. A team that understands our business and focuses on the right things that make the biggest difference and one that considers our end-to-end value chain when making decisions to optimise our business. Collectively we are curious, we seek new ways to improve and evolve and together we drive change as an opportunity for us to innovate and transform our business and to achieve beyond what we think is possible.

Currently we are recruiting for a Packaging Technician to join our  dynamic R&D team, The role will be accountable for: Delivery of packaging projects across the GF portfolio, executed using agreed Packaging development & Change management processes, quality and regulatory requirements and manufacturing capability; Packaging Value Engineering; Packaging Sustainability; and Providing technical support to key stakeholders. This is an entry level position. We will consider recent graduates and candidates with up to 2 years' experience. Haven't graduated yet? We will also consider a part time arrangement for someone who will be graduating and ready to take a full time role at the end of the year.

Specifically you will:

• Manage and deliver packaging projects in the grocery space.
• Actively identify and drive projects to enable Goodman Fielder to deliver on its sustainability commitments for 2025 and beyond.
• Actively identify and drive project to bring packaging innovation to the business delivering improvements in cost, consumer appeal os sustainability credentials
• Develop and appropriately communicate project timelines and key milestones highlighting and mitigating risks.
• Ensure regulatory & Packaging sustainability constraints/opportunities are taken into account when developing products.
• Maintain comprehensive records and documentation of all key development activities, including Packaging specifications, factory trial reports and SAP data.

About You:

• Degree qualified (Food Tech/ Science/ Engineering /Pkg/ Materials science
• Up to 2 years' experience in Packaging Technology role , preferably in FMCG. We will look at Recent graduate or someone due to complete their studies.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving abilities and experience

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded R&D team, in a local business with a broad variety of products. You will receive exposure to a broad range of products and manufacturing sites, and work with an experienced and high performing team who can provide excellent mentorship and training as you launch your career in the food industry.

In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development. At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.

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