Manufacturing Operations (Engineering) Intern – Summer 2027

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Plant City, FL is offering a Manufacturing Operations Intern position for a hands-on summer experience with a strong support network.

You will own a meaningful project and interact with site leaders and associates to learn across operations. You are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Industrial Technology, Operational Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with a graduation date around December 2027 or Spring 2028.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management, Industrial Technology, Operational Management, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Expected graduation date around December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, during and after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Own a meaningful project with hands-on ownership during the internship.
• Engage with site leaders and associates to gain exposure to manufacturing operations.
• Participate in professional development and networking activities with leaders in the field.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in relevant engineering/tech field

Job description

Are you looking for a summer with hands-on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in a successful company with an incredibly supportive work setting? Look no further than an internship at Plastipak! As a Manufacturing Operations Intern, you will gain exposure to multiple facets of a successful manufacturing site operation. You'll engage with leaders and associates throughout the site and receive hands-on experience through ownership of a meaningful project. In addition, you'll round out your internship experience with professional development and networking activities with leaders & professionals in your field.

YOU ARE:

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree & majoring in Industrial Management, Industrial Technology, Operational Management, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering 3.0 Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028. During the internship period, you will be residing within a commutable distance of our Plant City, FL manufacturing location. Eligible to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship, & will not require employer sponsorship after graduation.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE:

• Detailed work plan, including a defined project and additional day-to-day responsibilities
• A mentor and buddy to provide support and guidance throughout the summer
• 15+ hours of formal Professional Development activities
• Extensive networking with leaders
• Exposure through job shadowing & participation in leadership meetings
• Social Activities (it’s summer after all!)

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees. At Plastipak, we're proud of the work we do, the products we make, and the people who make it all possible. We're family-owned, and we put our people first. You may come to Plastipak looking for a job, but you'll stay because you'll find a career. Plastipak is a place where you can build a future you feel good about. Plastipak.com