Packaging Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

Russell Stover•Kansas City, MO

12h

About The Position

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment. A day in the life… As a Packaging Engineering Intern , you will support mini design projects from concept through design, sampling, testing, and cross‑functional review. You will assist in developing packaging specifications across corrugated, paperboard, film, plastics, and other materials. You will also contribute to our sustainability initiatives through data collection and calculations. What you will be doing…

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Engineering, Industrial design, Sustainability, with a graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
Microsoft Excel capabilities
Experience with Structural Design: ArtiosCAD or AutoCAD
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

Support a mini design project from concept through design, sample creation, testing, and cross‑functional review.
Develop and update packaging specifications for materials including corrugated, paperboard, film, plastics, and other substrates.
Assist with sustainability initiatives through data collection, data organization, and performing required calculations.
Participate in regular check-ins with your manager
Attend professional development workshops and networking events
Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.