Hybrid Packaging Engineering Intern — Data-Driven Impact

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Professional development sessions

Fitness center access

Company store discounts

Housing stipend for interns relocating

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. is offering a Packaging Intern position in Orrville, OH.

You will work in a state-of-the-art packaging lab to enable data-based decisions, support sustainability goals, and collaborate with Marketing, Procurement, Operations and Creative to drive packaging improvements visible on store shelves. Typical projects include testing, evaluation, and documentation across packaging types, with 6–8 month or 3-month summer options, and a hybrid work setup requiring about 60% in-office

Qualifications

• Sophomore, junior or senior standing with packaging engineering background.
• Strong time-management, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external suppliers to improve packaging while assessing sustainability and cost impacts.
• Support material evaluation activities with data collection and statistical analysis for various packaging types.
• Perform packaging tests (Vibration, Drop, Side Impact, Compression, Tensile, Burst) and document results.
• Maintain technical docs including How2Recycle, pallet patterns, drawings and assembly instructions.
• Assist production-line assessments of alternative packaging solutions.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Packaging Engineering (Sophomore/Junior/Senior status)

Tools

How2Recycle database

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Co. is offering a Packaging Intern position in Orrville, OH.

You will work in a state-of-the-art packaging lab to enable data-based decisions, support sustainability goals, and collaborate with Marketing, Procurement, Operations and Creative to drive packaging improvements visible on store shelves. Typical projects include testing, evaluation, and documentation across packaging types, with 6–8 month or 3-month summer options, and a hybrid work setup requiring about 60% in-office