Packaging Co-Op/Internship

SC Johnson•Racine, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SC Johnson is seeking Packaging students for a six-month Co-Op in its Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) divisions. The experience focuses on developing skills to support global new product launches across multiple product categories and packaging technologies. Project work includes identifying, testing, qualifying, and specifying packaging components to meet project objectives. Co-Op participants receive hands-on project experience, formal training, coaching, mentoring, and opportunities to connect with senior leaders. Participants may be evaluated for SC Johnson’s RD&E Rotational Program after graduation and are considered in the priority pipeline for full-time roles after completing their degree. Opportunities begin either June–December 2027 or January–June 2028. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, and is not eligible for remote work. Subsidized housing is available in Milwaukee, Racine, or Chicago; SC Johnson does not provide daily transportation to the work location. Intern perks also include access to company stores at Racine locations, recreation and fitness facilities in Racine, networking events, a scholarship opportunity, and flexibility to participate in Summer Hours, allowing employees to finish their work week by noon on Friday.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in and seeking a bachelor’s degree in Packaging Sciences, Packaging Engineering, or a related degree.
Core Packaging courses must be complete.
Graduation date ideally between December 2027 and June 2029.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Goal-oriented, results-driven, and intellectually curious.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation aptitude.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently, complete hands-on learning, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks or requests.
Time-management and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Involvement in school activities and experience assuming leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Support global new product launches within multiple RD&E divisions.
Identify, test, qualify, and specify packaging components to meet project objectives.
Complete project work and hands-on learning assignments, prioritizing work and handling a variety of tasks or requests.
Participate in training, coaching, mentoring, and project presentations.

Benefits

Subsidized housing is available in Milwaukee, Racine, or Chicago.
Access to on-site company stores at Racine locations, where SC Johnson products may be purchased at a discount.
Access to the Johnson Mutual Benefits Association Center in Racine, including outdoor activities at Armstrong Park and indoor recreation and fitness facilities.
Intern events that encourage camaraderie and networking.
Exposure to senior leaders, including opportunities to present project learnings.
Formalized training, including SAP and P&L training as relevant to the project.
Coaching and mentoring from an experienced manager and mentor.
Scholarship opportunity that includes mentorship and financial support.
Flexibility to participate in Summer Hours and complete the work week by noon on Friday.
Priority consideration pipeline for full-time roles after completing a degree.