Business Excellence Packaging Engineer I

Description

About Us :

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers-first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Our Core Values :

Diversity and Inclusion at Trilliant and Horseshoe :

We believe talented, great people are the building blocks of our success. We believe in finding the right people, with the right attitude, and providing them with opportunities to excel.

Position Overview :

As a Business Excellence Packaging Engineer I, you will support the development, testing, and optimization of packaging solutions across high-speed food and beverage manufacturing lines. This entry-level role is ideal for early-career professionals or recent graduates with internship or limited industry experience. You will work alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets performance, quality, safety, and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in the design and validation of primary and secondary packaging materials including bottles, cans, cups, film, paperboard, corrugate, and adhesives.
• Support packaging trials and performance testing on high-speed production lines.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain packaging specifications and quality documentation.
• Conduct structured testing protocols (e.g., ISTA, shelf-life studies, line trials) under guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to cost savings and sustainability initiatives through material optimization and waste reduction.
• Help troubleshoot packaging-related issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate documentation including specifications, trial reports, and change control records.
• Ensure packaging compliance with food safety regulations and internal quality requirements.

Qualifications :

Hours, Location and Pay :

We offer a competitive base pay rate and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees. This role works standard business hours Monday - Friday at either our Little Chute, WI or Neenah, WI manufacturing facility. Off-shift hours, including weekends may be needed to support business needs.

Physical and Mental Demands :

Safety Statement :

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

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