Start Date:
Immediate — open to discussing notice periods (early availability is preferred)
About the Role
JA Foods is building its own premium, D2C food brand, marking our expansion into the premium dry fruits category with innovative packaging. As part of this new project, we are looking for an experienced Packaging Technologist to join us at the ground level and take on a hands-on role in developing packaging solutions for our food product line. This is a collaborative, cross-functional role offering genuine exposure to end-to-end packaging development.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and work closely with Food Technologists, packaging vendors, and the Operations team on packaging development
- Support the design, development, and finalization of packaging solutions for dry fruits products
- Liaise with vendors on material sourcing, prototyping, and quality standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure packaging aligns with product, brand, and operational requirements
- Stay involved throughout the packaging development lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience across the process
Requirements
- Qualification in Packaging Technology/ Polymer Science/ Food Technology
- 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the FMCG Food category
- Strong coordination and communication skills to work across teams and vendors
- A proactive, hands-on approach with a genuine eagerness to learn and innovate
- Comfortable working in a rapid-paced, early-stage project environment
What We Offer
- Hands-on exposure to packaging development for premium food products from an early stage
- The opportunity to be part of a new brand launch and grow as the company scales
- A collaborative environment working closely with food technologists, vendors, and operations