Packaging Engineering Intern- 2027, 6-8 month Co-Op

About this role

Your Opportunity as a Packaging Intern  

As an intern within our  Packaging department, you will leverage the state-of-the-art packaging lab to enable data-based decision making through the use of a variety of test methods. You will contribute to packaging sustainability goals by implementing source reduction/cost reduction on a variety of materials. Collaborate with internal business partners such as Marketing, Procurement, Operations and Creative to enable meaningful packaging improvements visible on store shelves and in the pantry o f Consumers.   

 You will also have the opportunity to improve your technical expertise by completing projects with one of our many manufacturing plants.         

Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices  

Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 6 0 % in office expectations    

Work Schedule: We are looking for students who are available for 6 -8 months (from Jan - Aug or May - De cember ), but are open to students who are available for a 3-month summer internship (May – August) . Please indicate your availability on the application.  

In this role you will:   

• Collaborate with external supply base to bring your ideas to life by iden tifying structure improvements while evaluating the impact on sustainability, production line efficiency and material cost.   

• Support ongoing material evaluation activities, including data collection and statistical analysis for a variety of packaging types ( e . g . rigid containers, closures, flexible films, cartons and corrugated).    

• Complete a variety of packaging test methods and subsequent documentation such as Vibration, Drop, Side Impact, Compression, T ensile and Burst Tests.    

• Maintain technical documentation, including How2Recycle database, pallet patterns, technical drawings and assembly instructions.  

• S upport production line assessments of alternative packaging solutions    

Examples of Projects:  

• Size and test primary and secondary packaging components for new products  

• Evaluate sustainable packaging material options  

• Paperboard tray redesign (optimization)  

• Label s ubstrate chang e  

• Portion control sealing optimization   

• Warehouse Pallet Stacking Optimization  

What we are looking for:   

• A Sophomore , Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Packaging Engineering  

• A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills  

Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program?  

Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:  

• Learn:   Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.  

• Grow:   Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.  

• Lead:   Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company’s growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.  

Additional Perks:  

Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:  

• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership  

• Customized professional development sessions  

• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns  

• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports  

• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients  

• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays  

• Compensation range: $22 - $27/hr

**Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**

• Employee discounts at our Company Store  

• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program  

Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.  

Learn more about working at Smucker:  

• Our Internship Program  

• Delivering on Our Purpose    

• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All     

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