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Labeling & Technical Packaging Specialist

Grain Millers, Eden Prairie, MN, United States

Duration: Full Time


Who we are.

Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients used in food products around the world. While you may not know our name, you've almost certainly enjoyed our products. For 40 years, we've supplied ingredients to nearly every major food company in North America. With almost 1,100 employees across the U.S. and Canada, our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters supports a growing network of mills, warehouses, and production facilities.

Why we need you.

As our Labeling & Technical Packaging Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our products reach customers with accurate, compliant, and high-quality packaging and labeling. This role exists to bring rigor, consistency, and continuous improvement to our packaging artwork, specifications, and labeling systems-supporting everything from day-to-day operations to new product launches. Your work helps protect our brand, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable smooth manufacturing and supply chain execution.

Who you'll be working with.

Based out of our Eden Prairie, MN office, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and external vendors. This role serves as a connector-translating technical and regulatory requirements into practical packaging solutions while keeping stakeholders aligned and informed throughout the process.

Who you are.

You're detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over your work. You communicate clearly, stay calm under competing priorities, and enjoy solving problems collaboratively. You're comfortable navigating change, asking the right questions, and driving improvements that make processes more efficient and reliable. Above all, you take pride in accuracy, follow-through, and being a dependable partner to the teams you support.

What you'll do.

  • Create, update, and manage packaging artwork and product labels to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
  • Develop and maintain packaging specifications, BOMs, artwork files, and related documentation
  • Coordinate artwork development, revisions, and version control with internal teams, customers, and external vendors
  • Ensure labeling and packaging meet regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EU, ISO, GHS)
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve packaging issues and support new product launches
  • Review and approve proofs, support label inspections, and uphold packaging quality standards
  • Identify and implement process improvements to reduce errors and improve efficiency
  • Maintain labeling systems, templates, and databases; support system upgrades as needed

What you bring.

  • Bachelor's degree in food science, nutrition, packaging engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience in packaging or labeling within the food and beverage industry
  • Working knowledge of labeling regulations and packaging standards
  • Proficiency with labeling software, artwork tools, or document control systems
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work onsite in Eden Prairie, MN, with occasional travel

What we offer.

Grain Millers offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our 401(k) plan includes a generous company match. Employees at our Eden Prairie office enjoy a modern workplace, covered parking, a fitness center, and a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and personal growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.