Technical Associate – Adhesive Technologies | Hartsville, SC | $135K–$152K + Bonus + Relocation

⚙️ Technical Associate – Adhesive Technologies

📍 Location: Hartsville, SC (On-site)
🧳 Travel: Up to 20%
💼 Reports To: Technology Senior Director
🎯 Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
💰 Salary Range: $135,600 – $152,550 + Annual Bonus (12.5% target)
🚚 Relocation: Full package available

🌟 The Opportunity

Join a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions as a Technical Associate specializing in adhesive technology. In this hands-on, innovation-driven role, you’ll design, test, and commercialize new water-based adhesive products, supporting multiple industries including paperboard and food-grade packaging.

You’ll work closely with R&D, operations, and commercial teams to turn ideas into market-ready products — driving both performance and sustainability across the company’s global adhesive division.

🧠 What You’ll Be Doing

Product Development & Commercialization

• Conceive, formulate, and test new adhesive and coating technologies.

• Conduct plant trials to ensure successful scale-up and commercialization at customer sites.

• Collaborate with production teams to transition newly developed products into full-scale manufacturing.

Business & Technical Collaboration

• Partner with sales and business development to identify customer opportunities and provide technical assessments.

• Leverage emerging adhesive technologies to expand into new industries, markets, and customers.

• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to leadership, sales, and customer stakeholders.

Process & Quality Optimization

• Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and analytical troubleshooting to enhance performance and reduce costs.

• Support supply chain in evaluating and qualifying new raw material and additive vendors.

• Lead or assist quality assurance initiatives to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.

Innovation & Intellectual Property

• Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies, assessing feasibility for future applications.

• Maintain accurate documentation on intellectual property, supporting patent filings and trade secret protection.

🎓 What You’ll Bring

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science, or a related technical discipline.
✅ 5+ years’ experience in formulating water-based adhesives (experience in paperboard or food-grade packaging highly desirable).
✅ Proven problem-solving ability — able to tackle complex challenges and identify optimal solutions.
✅ Strong hands-on capabilities, willing to conduct bench or trial work independently.
✅ Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
✅ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills — adaptable to various audiences and stakeholders.
✅ A proactive, “can-do” attitude, coupled with creativity and innovation to achieve technical and business goals.

💡 Why You’ll Love It Here

You’ll join a company where innovation, integrity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything they do. Employees are encouraged to grow, experiment, and make a tangible impact on sustainability and manufacturing excellence.

🎁 Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary $135,600 – $152,550 + 12.5% annual bonus (up to 25% potential)

• Full relocation assistance provided

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and 11 company holidays

• Life and disability insurance

• Education and professional development support

🧩 Ideal Candidate Snapshot

• Experience Level: Mid-level (5–10 years)

• Function: R&D / Adhesive Technology / Product Formulation

• Industry: Packaging, Adhesives, Materials Science

• Work Environment: On-site in Hartsville, SC

• Travel: Up to 20%

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of adhesive innovation within a company that values technical excellence, continuous improvement, and doing the right thing. If you’re passionate about creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable products — this role is for you.

Senior R&D Engineer – Thermoformed Packaging | Franklin Park, IL | $140K–$165K + Full Relocation

Sr. R&D Engineer – Thermoformed Packaging

📍 Location: Franklin Park, IL, USA (Onsite)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💰 Base Salary: $140,000 – $165,000
🎁 Signing Bonus: Negotiable
🚚 Relocation Package: Full
🌍 Travel: Up to 40% (mostly domestic)
🛑 Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Thermoformed Packaging division. Reporting to the R&D Director, you will play a key role in developing, designing, and qualifying new thermoplastic materials and processes for consumer-based packaging applications. This position requires deep expertise in plastics extrusion, thermoforming, and material processing to drive innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in plastic materials processing for consumer packaging.

• Lead R&D projects from concept to commercialization, with a focus on sustainable packaging solutions.

• Provide recommendations on manufacturing equipment to support current and future business needs.

• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, OEMs, and suppliers to solve complex technical challenges.

• Drive growth initiatives by identifying new technologies and opportunities for improved productivity and capacity.

• Originate and champion new ideas aligned with the company’s innovation and technology strategy.

• Lead capital projects and technical integrations to enhance product performance.

• Promote a positive, safe, and collaborative work environment.

• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications – Must Haves

• B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science.

• 7+ years of experience in plastics manufacturing and processing (extrusion, thermoforming, tooling).

• Strong working knowledge of PET, PP, HIPS, and PE resins plus additives.

• Experience in coatings and lamination on rigid sheet is a plus.

• Proven results leading capital projects in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience collaborating with OEMs and suppliers.

• Strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and project leadership.

Preferred Traits:

• Background in consumer-based food packaging.

• Results-driven, self-starter with a positive attitude.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective written and verbal communicator.

• Inquisitive and innovative, with a passion for new technologies.

Interview Process

1. 30-min recruiter screen with Internal recruiter.

2. 1-hour video interview with hiring manager.

3. 1-hour panel interview with the team, potential onsite visit.

Company Culture & Perks

We design and manufacture sustainable packaging solutions that serve the food, retail, and medical sectors. From snacks and condiments to healthcare items and pet food, our packaging protects products while promoting a healthier planet.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Equity Opportunities

• Work From Home Flexibility

• Additional Perks (e.g., relocation, growth opportunities)

SE Region - Regional Sales Manager - Food Packaging (individual contributor) - USA, Florida - $87,000 - $129,000

SE Region - Regional Sales Manager - Food Packaging (individual contributor)

USA, Florida

$87,000 - $129,000

Job Description

Incumbent must be located within 1 hour's driving distance of a major airport in the state of Florida. Tampa, Orlando, or Jacksonville is preferred.

Summary: Manages sales activities of the organization by selling our products and services as defined by management to “food” customers/ prospects in a geographically defined region. Responsible for complete sales process in the defined territory including but not limited to prospecting, reporting, quoting, and closing business in accordance with the sales budget. Will be responsible for achieving sales goals for their assigned regional territory. The SE region territory will include; Florida and Puerto Rico.

Time Utilization: This position will travel up to 80% with the remainder of the time being spent in the office to ensure proper preparation and follow-up. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate travel, customer needs, trade shows, meetings, and customer schedules.

Responsibilities:

·        Identify potential sales opportunities with existing customers and new prospects by making personal sales calls, following up on leads provided by the company, and by other prospecting methods as appropriate.

·        Utilize resources provided by the company to further the sales process including marketing tools, demonstration facilities, and other sales associates as necessary.

·        Work closely with Sales Administration in the quote and order process, according to established procedures.

·        Utilize CRM according to established procedures, such as, professionally and efficiently update and maintain all CRM data including customer data, all customer contact details, current opportunity forecast data, along with competitive information.

·        Provide all necessary information and documentation for the completion of sales proposals and orders. Take responsibility for managing customer expectations as they relate to the order process.

·        Monitor and report competitive activity in territory and elsewhere.

·        Operate within annual expense budget and work to meet established individual sales budget. Will assist in the budget planning, but not responsible for creating and approval of it.

·        Attend and participate in trade shows, sales meetings, industry meetings and other activities as directed by management.

·        Be an active student of the industry and of good selling practices.

·        If the applicant is not internal, then they will be required to complete a company sales training program and demonstrate proficiency in all subject matter.

·        Develop and utilize a business plan for their respective territory.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and four or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The year of experience must be sales experience in one or more of the following: capital equipment, packaging materials, other industry-related goods, or experience within the organization.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Must have strong presentation skills.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; PowerPoint: Internet software and Contact Management systems.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); cold (non-weather) and heat (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Great Lakes - Regional Sales Manager - Food Packaging (individual contributor) - USA, Remote ND, SD and MN - $87,000 - $129,000

Great Lakes - Regional Sales Manager - Food Packaging (individual contributor)

USA, Remote ND, SD and MN

$87,000 - $129,000

Job Description

Incumbent must be located within an hour's driving distance of a major airport within one of the following states: MN, SD, or ND. Prefer the incumbent to be located in Minnesota, Sioux Falls, SD, or Fargo, ND.

Summary: Manages sales activities of the organization by selling our products and services as defined by management to “food” customers/ prospects in a geographically defined region. Responsible for complete sales process in the defined territory including but not limited to prospecting, reporting, quoting, and closing business in accordance with the sales budget. Will be responsible for achieving sales goals for their assigned regional territory. The Great Lakes region territory will include; Minnesota, ND, and SD.

Time Utilization: This position will travel up to 80% with the remainder of the time being spent in the office to ensure proper preparation and follow-up. Normal business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Schedule needs to be flexible to accommodate travel, customer needs, trade shows, meetings, and customer schedules.

Responsibilities:

·        Identify potential sales opportunities with existing customers and new prospects by making personal sales calls, following up on leads provided by the company, and by other prospecting methods as appropriate.

·        Utilize resources provided by the company to further the sales process including marketing tools, demonstration facilities, and other sales associates as necessary.

·        Work closely with Sales Administration in the quote and order process, according to established procedures.

·        Utilize CRM according to established procedures, such as, professionally and efficiently update and maintain all CRM data including customer data, all customer contact details, current opportunity forecast data, along with competitive information.

·        Provide all necessary information and documentation for the completion of sales proposals and orders. Take responsibility for managing customer expectations as they relate to the order process.

·        Monitor and report competitive activity in territory and elsewhere.

·        Operate within annual expense budget and work to meet established individual sales budget. Will assist in the budget planning, but not responsible for creating and approval of it.

·        Attend and participate in trade shows, sales meetings, industry meetings and other activities as directed by management.

·        Be an active student of the industry and of good selling practices.

·        If the applicant is not internal, then they will be required to complete a company sales training program and demonstrate proficiency in all subject matter.

·        Develop and utilize a business plan for their respective territory.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree and four or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The year of experience must be sales experience in one or more of the following: capital equipment, packaging materials, other industry-related goods, or experience within the organization.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Must have strong presentation skills.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; PowerPoint: Internet software and Contact Management systems.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by the position.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); cold (non-weather) and heat (non-weather).

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to walk. The associate is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.