The Campbell's Company
Global producer of soups, snacks
Aseptic Processor
About the job
- Ability to follow work instructions, operating procedures, and safety requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
- Ability to monitor production processes and react appropriately to changing conditions.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine production or process issues.
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
- Ability to accurately complete required documentation and production records.
- Commitment to workplace safety, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to safety procedures.
- Ability to work a 12-hour overnight shift schedule, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Operate and monitor aseptic processing equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
- Monitor process conditions including temperatures, pressures, water levels, line speeds, rotation speeds, alarms, fault codes, and other operational parameters through human-machine interface and control systems.
- Verify product information and process settings using human-machine interface screens and other production systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues using established procedures, centerline settings, and operational adjustments.
- Respond appropriately to alarms, process deviations, and line disruptions while escalating concerns as needed.
- Assist with product changeovers and production turnarounds following established procedures.
- Complete all required production, quality, safety, United States Department of Agriculture, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration documentation accurately and completely.
- Support training efforts by demonstrating job tasks, answering questions, and providing feedback on trainee progress.
- Participate in continuous improvement and 5S initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve processes and eliminate recurring issues.
- Maintain awareness of production conditions and communicate equipment or process concerns to leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate.
- If no High School Diploma or General Educational Development certificate, at least one year of manufacturing experience.
- Previous food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, or aseptic processing experience.
- Experience working with automated processing equipment and human-machine interface systems.
- Knowledge of aseptic processing principles, food safety practices, and quality requirements.
- Previous troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience training or mentoring new employees.
- Familiarity with United States Department of Agriculture, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and sanitation requirements.
About the company
Campbell Soup Company makes packaged foods across two segments: Meals & Beverages and Snacks. Meals & Beverages sells soups, simple meals, and beverages under brands such as Campbell's, Swanson, Prego, V8, and Pacific Foods to retailers and foodservice customers in the U.S., Canada, and nearby markets. Snacks includes Pepperidge Farm and Snyder’s-Lance brands, offering crackers, cookies, pretzels, and other snacks under Pepperidge Farm, Snyder’s of Hanover, Lance, and Kettle Brand, with products in North America and Latin America. The company distributes through supermarkets, mass merchandisers, club stores, and foodservice channels, and aims to grow by offering a broad range of convenient, trusted foods to households and foodservice customers worldwide.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Camden, New Jersey
Founded
1869
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Campbell’s launched a $500 million savings program on September 3, 2026, boosting reinvestment.
- The company closed two snack plants and cut 13% of salaried workers to improve margins.
- New Goldfish, Rao’s, and Campbell’s campaigns target 2027 growth despite category pressure.
What critics are saying
- Fiscal 2027 sales guide calls for a 2%-4% decline after fiscal 2026 fell 5%.
- Campbell’s cut the dividend 36% on September 3, 2026, signaling balance-sheet strain.
- Snacks weakness and private-label trading down threaten an existential volume spiral through 2030.
What makes The Campbell's Company unique
- Campbell’s owns Rao’s, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm, and Campbell’s, spanning meals and snacks.
- Rao’s consumption rose 9.4% in fiscal 2026, proving brand power beyond soup.
- The company is redirecting 85% of working media into digital, social, and AI channels.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Company Equity
Company News
Campbell's Company has slashed its quarterly dividend by over a third to fund a multiyear turnaround plan after reporting declining sales and profits. Net sales fell 8% to $2.137 billion in its fiscal fourth-quarter 2026, whilst adjusted earnings per share dropped to $0.39 from $0.62 year-on-year. Full-year sales declined 5% to $9.744 billion. The company's snacks division proved particularly troublesome, with organic sales falling 6% in the quarter and segment operating earnings down 34%. Campbell's took a $117 million impairment charge on its Kettle Brand and Cape Cod trademarks. Management announced a $500 million cost savings programme through fiscal 2030 and price increases of 4% to 5% across 60% of its portfolio. The Meals & Beverages segment showed relative strength, with organic sales rising 3%, supported by cooking-focused soup products and Rao's brand growth.
Campbell's is shifting its marketing strategy to counter declining sales, with 85% of its working media budget now allocated to social media, influencers, e-commerce and AI-powered platforms. The company will concentrate spending on growth brands including Rao's, Goldfish, Pepperidge Farm and Campbell's. Total net sales fell 8% year-over-year in fiscal Q4 2026 and 5% for the full year. The snacks segment saw organic sales decline 6% year-over-year. Campbell's is implementing a $500 million cost-savings plan, including a 13% reduction in salaried workforce and closing two snack plants, to fund its marketing initiatives. Rao's pasta sauce showed strong performance with consumption up 9.4% in fiscal 2026. The company is also launching new Goldfish varieties and a back-to-school campaign emphasising the brand's family-friendly positioning.
Campbell's is cutting 13% of its salaried workforce and closing two snack plants as part of a restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and returning to profitability. The company expects to save approximately $500 million by fiscal 2030. CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged the company's results remain "unacceptable" and said Campbell's is "addressing reality head-on" rather than waiting for market conditions to improve. The company has raised prices by 4% to 5% across 60% of its portfolio to offset higher costs. Campbell's forecasts fiscal 2027 sales will decline 2% to 4%, worse than analysts' expectations. Fourth-quarter net sales fell 8% to $2.14 billion. The company faces growing resistance from budget-conscious shoppers shifting towards less expensive private-label brands. Campbell's employs approximately 13,700 full- and part-time workers.
Campbell's has cut 13% of its salaried workforce and closed two snack plants as part of a turnaround effort. CEO Mick Beekhuizen acknowledged the company's "unacceptable" results and said it plans to generate about $500 million in cost savings by fiscal 2030. The company expects fiscal 2027 net sales to decline 2% to 4%, worse than analysts' predictions of a 0.8% drop. Fourth-quarter net sales fell 8% to $2.14 billion, slightly missing estimates. Campbell's has raised prices 4% to 5% across roughly 60% of its portfolio despite resistance from budget-conscious shoppers. The company had approximately 13,700 full-time and part-time employees as of August 2025. Beekhuizen said the restructuring aims to increase speed, accountability, and improve margins whilst maintaining the company's investment-grade credit rating.
Campbell's reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings of $0.39 per share, missing the consensus estimate of $0.40. Revenue of $2.14 billion also fell short of the $2.15 billion expected. CEO Mick Beekhuizen called current performance unacceptable, announcing an enterprise-wide savings programme targeting $500 million by fiscal 2030. Campbell's expects over $100 million in savings for fiscal 2027 through two Snacks plant closures and a 13% reduction in salaried workforce. For fiscal 2027, Campbell's forecasts net sales to decline 2% to 4% and adjusted earnings of $1.65-$1.80 per share. The company anticipates raw-material and packaging inflation of 5% to 6%, alongside double-digit logistics inflation. Meals & Beverages showed better momentum, with fourth-quarter organic sales rising 3%. Rao's consumption grew 9.6%, whilst household penetration reached 18.9%.