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Packaging Engineering Intern, 2025 - 6-8 month co-op Job in Orrville, Ohio US

Packaging Engineering Intern, 2025 - 6-8 month co-op

The J.M. Smucker Company - Orrville, OH

Posted: 12/12/2024 - Expires: 3/12/2025

Job ID: 282930366

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Job Description

Your Opportunity as a Packaging Intern

As an intern within ourPackaging department, you will leverage the state-of-the-art packaging lab to enable data-based decision making through the use of a variety of test methods. You will contribute to packaging sustainability goals by implementing source reduction/cost reduction on a variety of materials. Collaborate with internal business partners such as Marketing, Procurement, Operations and Creative to enable meaningful packaging improvements visible on store shelves and in the pantry of Consumers.

You will also have the opportunity to improve your technical expertise by completing projects with one of our many manufacturing plants.

Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 60% in office expectations

Work Schedule: We are looking for students who are available for 6-8 months (from Jan - Aug or May - December), but are open to students who are available for a 3-month summer internship (May - August). Please indicate your availability on the application.

In this role you will:

Collaborate with external supply base to bring your ideas to life by identifying structure improvements while evaluating the impact on sustainability, production line efficiency and material cost.

Support ongoing material evaluation activities, including data collection and statistical analysis for a variety of packaging types (e.g. rigid containers, closures, flexible films, cartons and corrugated).

Complete a variety of packaging test methods and subsequent documentation such as Vibration, Drop, Side Impact, Compression, Tensile and Burst Tests.

Maintain technical documentation, including How2Recycle database, pallet patterns, technical drawings and assembly instructions.

Support production line assessments of alternative packaging solutions

Examples of Projects:

Size and test primary and secondary packaging components for new products

Evaluate sustainable packaging material options

Paperboard tray redesign (optimization)

Label substrate change

Portion control sealing optimization

Warehouse Pallet Stacking Optimization

What we are looking for:

ASophomore, Junior or Senior standing in schoolwith requisite educational experience in Packaging Engineering

Awell-roundedskill setincludingstrong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills

Application Period:

Application period closes on November 1st, 2024

Why the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program is Right for You

Looking fora world-class internship programat a Fortune 500 company?At Smucker, we're committed to offering youthat world-class experience andthe opportunity to:

Learn:Realize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment whereyou'repart of the Smucker Family andchallenged to be your best.

Grow:Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders acrossour Company.

Lead:Contribute to high-profile projects that support ourstrategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to become the organization we expect to be on inclusion, diversity and equity. We firmly believe thatan inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

Beyond the purposeful work you'll be doing each day, we offer a wide variety of perks to help make your experience a memorable one. Examples include:

Unique opportunities to network and engage with company leadership

Participate in tailored professional development sessions

Take part in networking events and outings with fellow interns

A fully equipped fitness center with a basketball court, indoor walking track and rec league sports

The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, with specials derived from seasonal and local ingredients

A competitive compensation package and paid corporate holidays

Employee discount at our Company Store

Housing stipend for those relocating for their internship

Learn more about working at Smucker:

Our Internship Program

Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business

Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
No school grade completed
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
80804447_1
Salary
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Licenses / Certifications:
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Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 3

Workplace Documentation: 3