Packaging Design Intern

Pratt Industries • Macungie, PA

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About The Position

As a full time Design intern, you will collaborate with experienced designers,
sales teams, and production staff to support the development of packaging
concepts from the initial idea through final production. This position provides
valuable exposure to real-world design challenges, including sustainability
considerations, structural integrity, branding and client specific requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• The individual must be able to develop a working knowledge of the following: Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Product layouts and production specifications
• Product quality specifications
• Quality standards
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Nice To Haves

• Junior or senior year of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree
• Candidates who are passionate about design, eager to learn about materials and manufacturing processes, and interested in developing innovative, function, and cost- effective packaging solutions

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing corrugated packaging using CAD and packaging design software
• Create and modify box styles, inserts, and protective packaging solutions
• Support prototype development, sampling, and performance testing
• Prepare basic drawings, specifications, and bill of materials
• Collaborate with design, production, and sales teams on customer projects
• Help evaluate material usage, cost efficiency, and sustainability opportunities
• Maintain design files and documentation
• Learn and follow corrugated industry standards (FEFCO, RSC, die-cut styles, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees