Food and beverage packaging technologist
Also known as: food and beverage packaging expert, food and drinks packaging expert, food and drinks packaging technologist, food and beverage packaging specialist
About this occupation
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 and knowledge
- monitor filling machines
- apply GMP
- types of packaging materials
- monitor packaging operations
- packaging engineering
- manage packaging development cycle from concept to launch
- analyse packaging requirements
- packaging processes
- care for food aesthetic
- watch food product trends
- apply HACCP
- quality assurance methodologies
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (O*NET 17-3029.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$78,350 a year (2025), 59,930 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.