About this career
Food and beverage packaging technologists assess appropiate packaging for various food products. They manage matters in relation to packaging while ensuring customer specifications and company targets. They develop packaging projects as required.
Essential skills
analyse packaging requirements
apply GMP
apply HACCP
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
care for food aesthetic
identify innovative concepts in packaging
keep up with innovations in food manufacturing
manage packaging development cycle from concept to launch
manage packaging material
monitor filling machines
monitor packaging operations
select adequate packaging for food products
watch food product trends
Required knowledge
packaging engineering
packaging functions
packaging processes
product packaging requirements
quality assurance methodologies
types of packaging materials
Additional skills
assess HACCP implementation in plants
detect microorganisms
develop new food products
develop standard operating procedures in the food chain
ensure correct goods labelling
keep up-to-date with regulations
label foodstuffs
manage corrective actions
participate in the development of new food products
food safety principles
food safety standards
food science
ingredient threats
risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages
Also known as
food and beverage packaging expert
food and drinks packaging expert
food and drinks packaging technologist
food and beverage packaging specialist
