Hybrid Packaging Coop: R&D, Innovation & Line Trials

Winland Foods, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Winland Foods, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL offers a Packaging Coop in Research, Development & Innovation. The role applies packaging science to meet project objectives and spans a range of formats with guidance from experienced professionals.

You will work independently and on teams on projects from new product development to cost savings, sustainability initiatives, and line trials, gaining experience to become a Packaging Engineer after graduation.

Qualifications

• Intern/coop position focusing on applying packaging science principles to meet project objectives.
• Opportunities for exposure to a variety of packaging formats and industry experts.
• On-the-job learning with guidance to develop skills toward a Packaging Engineer role after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Apply packaging science principles to meet project objectives.
• Work on new product development and prototype work.
• Support cost savings, sustainability initiatives and line qualifications.
• Present findings after thorough research to broad audiences.

Skills

Packaging science

Project management

Time management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in packaging/engineering

Job description

Winland Foods, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL offers a Packaging Coop in Research, Development & Innovation. The role applies packaging science to meet project objectives and spans a range of formats with guidance from experienced professionals.

You will work independently and on teams on projects from new product development to cost savings, sustainability initiatives, and line trials, gaining experience to become a Packaging Engineer after graduation.