Packaging Lab Assistant
Key Skills
Job Description
Job Description
Packaging lab assistant at a glance ...
As a packaging lab assistant you are part of the packaging team within the R&D department based in Nijmegen. You are working in the packaging lab to support the packaging technologists around the globe by providing data & learnings to make data-driven decisions for their projects.
Key Ingredients:
Performing physical tests in the Packlab in Nijmegen & reporting
Support packaging technologists where needed.
3D-printing prototypes & mock-ups.
Keep track of the planning.
Day to day maintenance on equipment.
Giving input in developing new test methods & procedures.
Recipe for Success: Apply if this sounds like you!
The ideal candidate has at least a finalized degree at least HBO level with the background in packaging, chemistry, physics or comparable.
Key competencies:
Experience within lab environment
Language skills: Fluent in business English, both written and verbal
Team collaboration: a supportive team player
Ownership: take initiative
Adaptability: willingness to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment.
What we offer you / You deserve:
• An ambitious employer: we want to the best for you;
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
• Reimbursement for commuting costs
• Hybrid working model
• Discount on health insurance and gym membership
• Always room for new ideas; if you have an excellent idea, please let us know, and we can set it in action!
We hope to find you a seat at our table!
We grow our people to grow our business. We develop extraordinary people who bring ambition, curiosity, and dedication to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making ambitious decisions.
Location(s)
Nijmegen
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.
Core Responsibilities
The Packaging Lab Assistant will perform physical tests, maintain laboratory equipment, and create 3D-printed prototypes to support global packaging technologists. They are responsible for reporting data and contributing to the development of new test methods and procedures.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must hold at least an HBO-level degree in packaging, chemistry, physics, or a comparable field. Proficiency in business English and experience within a laboratory environment are required.
Benefits
- Reimbursement for commuting costs
- Hybrid working model
- Discount on health insurance
- Discount on gym membership
About The Kraft Heinz Company
Industry: Food and Beverage Services
Company size: 10,001+ employees
The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. We’re a globally trusted producer of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods for over 150 years. While Kraft Heinz is co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, our brands are truly global, with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment beverages, coffee, infant and nutrition products, and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands. We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands, including Kraft, Oscar Mayer, Heinz, Philadelphia, Lunchables, Velveeta, Maxwell House, Capri Sun, Ore-Ida, Kool-Aid, Jell-O, Primal Kitchen, and Classico, among others. No matter the brand, we’re united under one vision: To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 37,000+ food lovers, creative thinkers, and high performers worldwide. Together, we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible, sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business, our consumers, and our communities. Every day, we’re transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion – and are ready to create the future, build a legacy, and lead as a global citizen – there’s only one thing to do: join our table and let’s make life delicious!