Packaging Technician jobs in Utica, NY

Summary

As a Packaging Engineer Co-op at our food manufacturing plant, you will play a meaningful role in supporting packaging design, development, and optimization efforts. This hands-on position offers valuable exposure to real-world engineering processes, sustainability initiatives, and packaging innovations within the food manufacturing industry. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure that packaging meets quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards, while optimizing for production efficiency and cost.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to projects that directly impact our business.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and optimization of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging solutions to ensure product protection, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
• Conduct packaging material evaluations and tests to assess performance, durability, and compliance with food safety laws.
• Provide on-site support for packaging equipment, including solving issues on filling, sealing, and labeling machines. Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Support line trials, new product launches, and package validation activities to ensure flawless integration into the manufacturing process.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing packaging test results, data analysis, and project updates.
• Assist in reviewing packaging specifications to ensure they meet regulatory and quality requirements and in evaluating cost-saving opportunities through material reduction, sourcing alternatives, or redesigning packaging components for manufacturability.
• Participate in multi-functional team meetings and provide insights and recommendations on packaging-related challenges.
  
  

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Basic knowledge of CAD software is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food packaging (FDA, USDA, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Capability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing setting that emphasizes measurable outcomes.
• Ability to work full-time during the co-op period (typically 6-9 months).
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs.
• Ability to work in cold environments.
  
  

This is an incredible chance to acquire practical experience and apply your academic knowledge in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that directly influence our business.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com , or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and LinkedIn .

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Compensation Range: $26.00 - $33.00.