Fall 2026 Packaging Co-Op

ConAgra Foods • Omaha, NE

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This co-op program will introduce you to the world of consumer packaged goods with the goal of cooking up an interest in future career opportunities and allowing you to make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment. You’ll have the chance to work with one or more of our iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more! Your co-op experience will be a 6-month immersion into Conagra Brands and our Research & Development (R&D) Packaging organization. You will support our packaging teams with technical project tasks that will contribute to the development and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging. You will support the delivery of technology objectives and meet your individual goals.

Requirements

• Current student with a graduation date of May or December 2026
• Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, or related major preferred
• Low level of complexity in tasks, expected to be a quick learner
• Openness to coaching / mentoring, ability to seek out information as needed
• May travel up to 30% of time.
• Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible representative of Conagra

Nice To Haves

• Co-op program directed by professionals with extensive industry experience
• Chance to personally drive impactful projects, based on individual’s skill and interest level

Responsibilities

• Execute experiments, participate in plant trials and prepare results for review.
• Apply knowledge of technical field to work & maintain awareness of technical developments in field.
• Prepare and present results, both written & oral, to supervisor.
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports.
• Develop & issue technical specifications.
• Perform technical project related tasks, may manage small projects independently.
• Complete project tasks on budget, appropriate attention to cost considerations.

Benefits

• Relocation and housing Assistance will be available to those who do not have housing in Omaha
• Exposure to contemporary business and technical challenges
• Paid holidays
• Learning and development live sessions
• LinkedIn Learning
• Travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration
• “Dress for your day" attire
• 1 p.m. office dismissals on Fridays in the Summer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree