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With over $3 billion in revenue, we have grown 5x faster than the overall packaging industry since 1898. \nChances are you enjoy products supplied by us every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. \nOur engagement scores are 2x the national average, and every employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. Combined with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here!\nBerlin Packaging has been investing in technology across the enterprise, and this role leads the charge on AI and automation. As ourAI & Automation Lead, you will have direct empowerment to identify, design, and build solutions that drive real operational impact - spanning intelligent workflows, process automation, and AI-powered applications across the enterprise. \nThis is a hands-on technical lead role. 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This includes, without limitation, H-1B and other work visas, OPT/CPT STEM extensions, and green card (PERM/I-140) sponsorship, regardless of whether a green card process has already begun with a different employer. Candidates must have independent, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States for the full duration of employment.\nIL Base Pay Range\n$110,000—$130,000 USD\nBerlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:\nCompetitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time\n1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan\nProfit sharing\n401(k) with company match\nMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)\nFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses\nPaid parental leave for up to 12weeks\nHealth club reimbursement\nTuition reimbursement\n529 college savings plan\nEmployee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being\nCalm app to improve mental wellbeing\nEmployee referral program\nCompany sponsored short- and long-term disability and life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance\nAt Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.\nBerlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunitiesfor all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.\nVisit our Careers page for more information on our Anything is Possible culture and Total Rewards.\n*Note: any salary information shared is a general guideline only. 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