Packaging Co-Op

Mondelēz International•East Hanover, NJ

About The Position

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2024 by WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes. Function Job Description In Research & Development (R&D), your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, and nutritionists, you’ll work tirelessly on product design or development, process development, quality, nutrition, sensory and food safety aspects to ensure we deliver a consistent, delightful consumer experience. R&D is where you’ll turn great ideas into brilliant brands. Join us and help us “Create Delicious Moments of Joy” and post for our R&D Packaging Co-op: A Mondelēz International Co-op within the Research & Development (R&D) organization is generally a 6-month experience. A Co-Op position within Packaging offers a tremendous learning opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related degree. During the Mondelēz International Co-Op experience, students are provided an opportunity to take a leadership role with assigned projects. Most of the student's effort will be directed toward total project management, including packaging structural design, financial feasibilities, coordination and execution of packaging material testing in both laboratory and production environments and exploring new technologies. The Mondelēz International Co-op assignment is geared towards providing students with real-world experience. As such, Coops may be responsible for running plant trials, presenting project solutions to cross functional partners, creating samples, interfacing with external suppliers, selecting materials, identifying cost-savings opportunities and more. Many Co-Ops may have the opportunity to participate in training sessions with external suppliers and travel to Mondelēz International manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and other Mondelēz International R&D facilities. In addition to their primary responsibilities, students will be exposed to a wide variety of packaging processes, equipment, and materials and will work closely with cross-functional partners in Marketing, R&D, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Procurement.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in: Packaging Science
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2025 and May 2027.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.
Excellent communication skills and resilience.
Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.
Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.
Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.
Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact

Responsibilities

packaging structural design
financial feasibilities
coordination and execution of packaging material testing in both laboratory and production environments
exploring new technologies
running plant trials
presenting project solutions to cross functional partners
creating samples
interfacing with external suppliers
selecting materials
identifying cost-savings opportunities