Packaging R&D Co-op
About The Position
The Kraft Heinz Company is looking for Undergraduate students who want to have an all-inclusive Co-Op experience and learn all about the food and beverage industry. As a Kraft Heinz Packaging Co-Op, you are hand-selected by our Packaging Leadership team to participate in a roughly 6-month immersive program. Instead of going on coffee runs and making copies, you’ll be seated at the table making critical decisions that will influence not only your team, but the overall achievement of Kraft Heinz’s mission. During your program, you will join a cohort of other ambitious co-ops to learn directly from Kraft Heinz leaders, own your projects with tangible business results, and be immersed in ongoing learning opportunities and social events. At the program's conclusion, you will have the opportunity to present your project and results to the North American R&D Leadership Team. Our program’s goal is to build a pipeline for our direct-hire pool after graduation.
Requirements
- Will be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering and other related majors (i.e., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Engineering, etc.) during the co-op program
- Will be in your Junior or Senior year of your degree program during the co-op program
- Interested in gaining experience in the food or consumer products industry
- Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated with a sense of urgency
- Demonstrate a desire for constant learning
- Willing to travel up to 30% depending on business needs
- Must maintain legal authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the program and any subsequent employment with Kraft Heinz.
Responsibilities
- Successfully complete real projects across different commercialization stages (initiation, development and/or launch). The projects will vary in complexity levels and give exposure to different packaging formats and materials
- Form recommendations throughout projects by developing hypotheses, planning and executing test/trial procedures, analyzing data, and reporting results to cross-functional teams
- Projects may be rooted in innovation, renovation, sustainability, productivity, operational efficiency, and/or quality improvement initiatives.
- Potential for travel to manufacturing facilities, supplier locations, and offsite trainings
- Actively pursue technical and business knowledge to understand the big picture of how the project impacts the business (understanding the ‘why’)
Benefits
- Furnished housing at a subsidized rate for the duration of their program.
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
- Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
- Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
- Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
