Packaging Co-Op

Sargento Foods • Elkhart Lake, WI

115d

About The Position

You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experiences in Packaging design and development in the consumer-packaged goods industry. At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in packaging engineering having completed sophomore year at the start of Co-Op.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• Must exhibit effective communication skills to communicate on a technical and non-technical level to other departments, outside vendors, and customers.
• Has ability to apply and broaden knowledge of polymer and corrugate packaging use within the food and consumer products industry.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, executes experiments in the development of packaging using established laboratory/pilot plant procedures.
• Parallel path several technical solutions and implement the best to meet project goals and appropriate timing without compromising project execution.
• Accomplish objectives on assignments which have ambiguity associated with their procedures, solutions, approach, etc.
• May be exposed to commercialization of new products/packaging and if the opportunity presents itself, will gain technical knowledge required to make quick and sound decisions while taking appropriate risks to solve project challenges.
• May be asked to provide continuous improvement initiatives and regular production support to continue improvement of COGS and provide a solid economic analysis for each initiative.
• May be exposed to developing packaging specifications for existing and new materials that include performance, finished goods, and pallet specifications.
• Develops strong relationships and communicates effectively to manage projects with Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, Quality, R D, and Logistics.
• Will have an opportunity to demonstrate broad range of packaging materials knowledge as it relates to food packaging.
• Will have an opportunity to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components, with minimal guidance, that meet consumer, Brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives.
• May have an opportunity to provide innovative solutions to complex problems associated with package design/engineering and manufacturing challenges.

Benefits

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives.
• Build valuable skills and experiences to become prepared for entry level opportunities.
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow strengths and interests.
• Participate in volunteer and community service initiatives.
• Flexible, hybrid work schedule with optional remote Mondays and Fridays, onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; plus, half day Fridays.
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops.
• Nationally competitive compensation.
• Paid relocation and housing.
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation.
• Exclusive discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree