Packaging Intern - San Jose, CA
About The Position
WESTPAK is looking to support the future of the packaging industry with our continual efforts in partnering to provide relevant work experience. We are seeking a summer Intern. The ideal person will have a great opportunity to learn what Package Testing involves and gain valuable onsite opportunities to bond and become an active participant in WESTPAK culture. Our Packaging Testing Intern will: · Learn the basic understanding of testing standards defined by ISTA and ASTM standards and how they relate to the customer’s requirements and to WESTPAK Quality Management System. · Receive hands-on experience conducting client requested package testing. · Accurately conduct testing and data management under the guidance of a packaging engineer. · Ensure order accuracy and quality through document control, standard operating procedures, and auditing. · Provide pre-and-post support as it relates to packaging, as needed. · Maintain WESTPAK 5S and various site standards and expectations. Support on projects that drive 5S. · The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. There are no exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with this position. Personal/Professional Attributes · Fast learner and ability to communicate clearly. · Demonstrates strong accountability. · High focus on customer service, and willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. · Organized and impeccable follow-through skills · Work collaboratively with colleagues. · Critical analysis mindset, constantly thinking outside the box, · Ability to find innovative solutions to complex problems. · It is the responsibility of every WESTPAK employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors. Requirements for Eligibility · Current enrolled in an Engineering, Packaging or Packaging emphasis, or equivalent technical education degree · Ability to read and interpret documents such as protocols, industry specifications and procedures. · Understanding packaging fundamentals · General tool knowledge (hand tools and light power) · Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. · Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and general computer literacy · Math skills: Basic algebra, statistics, and geometry · Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. There are no exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands and working conditions associated with this position.
Requirements
- Current enrolled in an Engineering, Packaging or Packaging emphasis, or equivalent technical education degree
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as protocols, industry specifications and procedures.
- Understanding packaging fundamentals
- General tool knowledge (hand tools and light power)
- Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and general computer literacy
- Math skills: Basic algebra, statistics, and geometry
- Possess a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Responsibilities
- Learn the basic understanding of testing standards defined by ISTA and ASTM standards and how they relate to the customer’s requirements and to WESTPAK Quality Management System.
- Receive hands-on experience conducting client requested package testing.
- Accurately conduct testing and data management under the guidance of a packaging engineer.
- Ensure order accuracy and quality through document control, standard operating procedures, and auditing.
- Provide pre-and-post support as it relates to packaging, as needed.
- Maintain WESTPAK 5S and various site standards and expectations.
- Support on projects that drive 5S.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
