Packaging Materials Intake Specialist
About The Position
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you. As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits. To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact Click “Apply” to get started. PURPOSE: To ensure all packaging materials received from suppliers at both manufacturing plants and external warehouses meet company specifications and quality standards. This role will be responsible for intake checks, compliance verification, and documentation, supporting continuous improvement in packaging quality and supplier performance.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred.
- 1–3 years in a packaging, quality, or manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to use measurement tools and follow ASTM standards for packaging checks.
- Proficient IT skills for data capture and reporting.
- Ability to communicate concisely across multiple platforms.
- Ability to travel weekly between sites and warehouses.
- Must pass relevant color and visual assessment tests if required.
- Knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles desirable.
- Customer focus and service-oriented attitude.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with packaging intake, compliance checks, or supplier quality management is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Intake Verification: Conduct compliance checks (testing) on all incoming packaging materials (including items received at both plants and two outside warehouses) against approved specifications and documented methods.
- Perform physical and visual inspections using standard measures (e.g., reel width, cut off, basis weight, thickness, registration, seal strength) as outlined in company protocols.
- Capture and store trend data for quality attributes in the QA repository.
- Authority to hold and release packaging material for use in production.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all intake checks and compliance assessments.
- Provide data for non-conformance documentation to suppliers and raise intake packaging material VNCs (Vendor Non-Conformances).
- Support issue investigations and escalate concerns to management as needed.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in packaging quality and intake processes.
- Participate in projects and support issue resolution, driving reduction in risks and ensuring best practices.
- Support all KPI monitoring by collating relevant data and information.
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, this role includes: An annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
