Packaging Intern Summer – 2027 Campus Recruiting (Multiple Locations)
About The Position
A food packaging intern focuses on the design, development, and improvement of packaging solutions for food products. This role is crucial because packaging affects product safety, shelf life, and consumer appeal. The Research and Development group for the Planters® and Corn Nuts® businesses is based out of a newly renovated space in Northbrook, IL. At this Innovation Center, the team evaluates existing products in addition to creating exciting new products utilizing the labs and pilot plant spaces. The team oversees everything R&D related, from benchtop to full commercialization, including maintenance, NPD, Quality Improvements and cost-saving projects.
Requirements
- Must graduate in August 2027, December 2027, or May 2028 and major in Packaging Engineering with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
- Demonstrated leadership and persuasive skills are necessary for success in this position
- Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
- Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
- This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
- Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of a variety of Hormel Foods Products which may include but not limited to pork, beef, chicken, turkey and nuts
Responsibilities
- Enter data into our packaging specification database system
- Evaluate barrier and abuse characteristics of various packaging materials
- Collaborate with suppliers concerning various packaging systems for our products
- Coordinate "Machine Trial Orders" as part of a label development
- Assist our Packaging Engineers in conducting various abuse tests such as drop, vibration and shipping tests
- Assist in the design of creative packaging options involving point of purchase and Club store displays
- Opportunities to gain knowledge of technical report preparation documenting test results
- Will complete a research project providing experience in true packaging research and development
Benefits
- Competitive wage: $24/hr
- Paid housing allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
