Overview

Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE)is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fresh foodservice and food merchandising products and fresh beverage cartons in North America and certain international markets. It supplies its products to a broad and diversified mix of companies, including full service restaurants and quick service restaurants, foodservice distributors, supermarkets, grocery and healthy eating retailers, other food stores, food and beverage producers, food packers and food processors. To learn more about the company, please go to the company website at pactivevergreen.com.

140 miles west of Detroit and 50 miles south of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo is a city in southern Michigan. The Kalamazoo Valley Museum offers science, technology and history exhibits, plus a planetarium. American and European art form the core collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. To the south, the Air Zoo museum features vintage aircraft, flight simulators and rides. The multi-use Kalamazoo River Valley Trail runs through the city, linking parks and nearby communities.

The Pactiv Evergreen Kalamazoo Carton Converting Facility is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with easy access to the beautiful Great Lakes region and the cities of Chicago and Detroit. Opened in 1952 and employing 175 team members, the facility prints and die cuts refrigerated gable top cartons for a variety of national and regional brands, primarily supplying important dairy nutrition to schoolchildren throughout the US.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

Mechanical Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team in a food packaging materials development laboratory. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the design and testing of new materials, new material processing methods and the implementation of innovative packaging solutions that meet the evolving needs of the food industry.

Responsibilities

· Design and develop new plastic and fiber processing equipment and systems for the manufacture of food packaging.

· Manage equipment installation and commissioning.

· Manage contractors and ensure PTVE safety guidelines are followed.

· Conduct experiments and tests in a development laboratory, semi works and manufacturing settings to evaluate the performance of processing equipment.

· Optimize the operation of plastic and molded fiber processing and converting equipment.

· Provide technical support and troubleshooting for manufacturing processes.

· Participate in the scale-up of laboratory findings to full production levels.

· Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to food packaging.

· Document all phases of research and development.

· Travel to manufacturing sites and vendor locations as needed (less than 20% travel required).

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.

· Experience working in a development laboratory or manufacturing environment.

· Experience reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics

· Strong knowledge of mechanical design, controls technology, and familiarity with plastic and paper converting equipment.

· Proficiency with mechanical CAD and numerical and statistical analysis software.

· Familiar with PLC programming and automation software.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong communication and project management skills.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

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Job Locations US-MI-Kalamazoo

ID 2024-25536

Category Engineering

Position Type Full Time

Pay Type Salaried