As a family-owned business with 35 years of experience in the packaging industry, we know how important qualified employees and in-depth expertise are to our daily operations. Passing on this knowledge and supporting young people as they embark on their professional careers is an important part of our corporate culture at Natzan Packaging.

Through our apprenticeship programme for packaging technologists, we give young people the opportunity to explore the diverse tasks involved in packaging production, gain practical experience and develop their professional skills.

A Profession That Combines Technology and Craftsmanship

Training as a packaging technologist combines technical understanding, practical skills and modern manufacturing. From operating and monitoring machinery to ensuring product quality, apprentices gain experience in a variety of areas. They learn how materials and technical processes are transformed into finished packaging solutions and what it takes to ensure precise and reliable production.

The aim is not simply to familiarise apprentices with individual work processes. As they gain experience, they develop an understanding of how different aspects of production are connected, learn to overcome challenges and gradually take on tasks and responsibilities of their own.

Insights into Every Area of the Company

An important part of our training programme is in-house training, which follows a structured training plan. Employees from the respective departments share their knowledge and introduce apprentices to their areas of expertise and day-to-day responsibilities.

Step by step, apprentices become familiar with the different areas of our production facilities and the company as a whole. They learn how the individual departments work together and how each contributes to the overall production process. This cross-departmental insight helps them better understand operational procedures and recognise connections that extend beyond their own workplace.

At the same time, in-house training gives apprentices the opportunity to benefit directly from their colleagues’ experience and ask questions of specialists in each field. This complements the knowledge they acquire during their everyday training with practical insights and the opportunity to exchange ideas with experienced employees.

Sharing Experience and Providing Personal Support

As a family-owned business, we value a personal approach and a working environment where people can learn from one another. Our many years of experience in the industry provide a strong foundation for this. At the same time, young people bring fresh perspectives and new ideas that also benefit the company.

Our trainer, Adhanom Mhreteab Ghebrezgabher, has a particularly personal connection to the packaging technologist apprenticeship, having completed his own vocational training at Natzan Packaging.

Reflecting on his experience, he says: “I still remember from my own apprenticeship how important it is to gain practical experience and have someone by your side who answers your questions with understanding and patiently shares their knowledge. Today, I want to pass on that same support to our apprentices and help them find their own path in their chosen profession.”

Growing Together as a Family-Owned Business

For more than 35 years, we have been a leading manufacturer of plastic packaging. Over this time, technologies, requirements and working methods have continued to evolve. What remains essential, however, is having people who understand their craft, take responsibility and work together to develop effective solutions.

By training young professionals, we create opportunities to pass on knowledge and experience while helping shape the long-term future of our company. Our aim is not only to equip apprentices with professional skills but also to show them how important attention to detail, reliability and teamwork are in everyday working life.

Looking Ahead Together

An apprenticeship is an important step into a new chapter of life for young people. For us, it is also an opportunity to share experience, learn from one another and support the next generation of skilled professionals.

We are delighted to welcome our two new apprentices and look forward to supporting them throughout their training as they continue to learn, grow and take their next steps in their professional development.