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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Swoon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr Location : Champaign, IL (Onsite, 5 days/week) Duration : 12 months to start with likely extensions (& potential to convert to Direct Hire down the line) Pay Rate: $26-29/hour W2 + Benefits or $32 (C2C) Job Description: The Product Support and Logistics Division is seeking a Packaging Engineer 1 to join the Champaign, IL facility. This entry-level role will support packaging functions across various facilities, ensuring proper packaging specifications, documentation, and process improvements for small parts distribution globally. The position will primarily focus on validation and verification activities, not packaging design. Key Responsibilities: Support multiple packaging engineers across regions and facilities Confirm packaging specifications (e.g., rust preventative use, correct box selection) Validate packaging documentation and recommend adjustments based on operational/logistics impact Input packaging work orders and maintain records in enterprise systems Monitor packaging applications and submission requests Provide on-site support to operational teams for packaging-related issues Typical Day: Repetitive, structured tasks confirming packaging compliance and addressing line-side packaging issues 65% office-based, 35% warehouse floor (PPE required: metatarsals, safety glasses) Interaction with packaging engineers, category buyers, suppliers, logistics analysts, and operations teams Use of Pack-Assist for 3D container visualization; potential exposure to packaging equipment (no operation or physical labor required) Qualifications (Required): Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (open to Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, Aerospace, Electrical) 0–2 years of experience (entry-level; recent grads welcome) Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Strong communication and decision-making skills Self-motivated with attention to detail Qualifications (Desired): Exposure to Creo or CAD (navigation only; no design work required) Familiarity with Pack-Assist or Teamcenter systems Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment Soft Skills Required: Ability to collaborate across teams (suppliers, logistics, operations, engineering) Organizational skills and self-initiative Interview Process: One round, virtual interview with 2 Caterpillar managers Interviewing top 3–4 candidates; offer targeted within 2 weeks of interview Caterpillar provides all necessary equipment/assets Onsite work required (no remote possibility) Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Engineering, Analyst, and Manufacturing Industries Machinery Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Swoon by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Packaging Engineer” roles. Champaign, IL $55,000.00-$58,000.00 2 days ago Champaign, IL $90,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Swoon

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