Packaging Co-Op
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Department: Supply Chain - Operations

Reports to: Senior Packaging Engineer

Position Summary

As a Packaging Engineer Co-op at our food manufacturing plant, you will play a meaningful role in supporting packaging design, development, and optimization efforts. This hands-on position offers valuable exposure to real-world engineering processes, sustainability initiatives, and packaging innovations within the food manufacturing industry. You will collaborate with multi-functional teams to ensure that packaging meets quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards, while optimizing for production efficiency and cost.

This is an extraordinary opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Packaging Engineering or a related field to apply their academic knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to projects that directly impact our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design, development, and optimization of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging solutions to ensure product protection, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
• Conduct packaging material evaluations and tests to assess performance, durability, and compliance with food safety laws.
• Provide on-site support for packaging equipment, including solving issues on filling, sealing, and labeling machines. Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Support line trials, new product launches, and package validation activities to ensure flawless integration into the manufacturing process.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing packaging test results, data analysis, and project updates.
• Assist in reviewing packaging specifications to ensure they meet regulatory and quality requirements and in evaluating cost-saving opportunities through material reduction, sourcing alternatives, or redesigning packaging components for manufacturability.
• Participate in multi-functional team meetings and provide insights and recommendations on packaging-related challenges.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Basic knowledge of CAD software is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for food packaging (FDA, USDA, etc.) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Capability and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing setting that emphasizes measurable outcomes.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs multiple times and work in cold environment.
• Ability to work full-time during the co-op period (typically 6-9 months).