Packaging Engineering Intern- 2027, 6-8 month Co-Op

The J.M. Smucker Co. • Orrville, OH

12d • $22 - $27 • Hybrid

About The Position

Your Opportunity as a Packaging Intern As an intern within our Packaging 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: A Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Packaging Engineering A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program? Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to: Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best. Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company. Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food. Additional Perks: Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include: Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership Customized professional development sessions Networking events and social outings with fellow interns Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays Compensation range: $22 - $27/hr Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship Employee discounts at our Company Store A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker. Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Internship Program Delivering on Our Purpose Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All Follow us on LinkedIn® We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more The J. M. Smucker Co. (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.

Requirements

• A Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Packaging Engineering
• A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Employee discounts at our Company Store
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees