Packaging Co-Op

Mondelez International; East Hanover (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness and family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education related programs

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

Mondelēz International invites applications for a Packaging Co-op within its Research & Development organization in the United States. This six-month internship focuses on packaging design, testing, and cross-functional collaboration across Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Procurement to deliver tangible project outcomes.

ideal candidates are pursuing a Packaging Science degree and have leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science.
• Undergraduate degree with expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship in the United States and with Mondelēz International.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging material testing in lab and production environments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners across Marketing, R&D, Operations, Logistics and Procurement.
• Present project solutions to leadership and external suppliers.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership potential

Student leadership

Communication skills

Resilience

Adaptable

Growth mindset

Data pattern recognition

Curious

Driven

Education

Packaging Science degree

Undergraduate degree with Dec 2027–May 2029 graduation

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor. Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2026 by Yello & WayUp and one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.

Function Job Description

In Research & Development (R&D), your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists, engineers, and nutritionists, you’ll work tirelessly on product design or development, process development, quality, nutrition, sensory and food safety aspects to ensure we deliver a consistent, delightful consumer experience. R&D is where you’ll turn great ideas into brilliant brands.Join us and help us “Create Delicious Moments of Joy” and post for our R&D Packaging Co-op:

A Mondelēz International Co-op within the Research & Development (R&D) organization is generally a 6-month experience. A Co-Op position within Packaging offers a tremendous learning opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another related degree.During the Mondelēz International Co-Op experience, students are provided an opportunity to take a leadership role with assigned projects.Most of the student's effort will be directed toward total project management, including packaging structural design, financial feasibilities, coordination and execution of packaging material testing in both laboratory and production environments and exploring new technologies. The Mondelēz International Co-op assignment is geared towards providing students with real-world experience. As such, Co-ops may be responsible for running plant trials, presenting project solutions to cross functional partners, creating samples, interfacing with external suppliers, selecting materials, identifying cost-savings opportunities and more.Many Co-Ops may have the opportunity to participate in training sessions with external suppliers and travel to Mondelēz International manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and other Mondelēz International R&D facilities.In addition to their primary responsibilities, students will be exposed to a wide variety of packaging processes, equipment, and materials and will work closely with cross-functional partners in Marketing, R&D, Operations, Logistics, Finance and Procurement.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in: Packaging Science

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a preferred expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Mondelēz International (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.

• Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills and resilience.
• Adaptable, with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrating a growth mindset, agility, integrity, and a vision for the future.
• Strong cognitive abilities, willingness to learn, and data pattern recognition.
• Driven, curious, and ready to make a positive impact.

Why choose Mondelez International?

Ever wondered how your favorite snacks get made? Don’t miss the chance to find out! Check out some of the perks of being a MDLZ Intern:

• Subsidized, fully furnished housing for the Summer (For those who qualify)
• Roundtrip travel covered at the beginning and end of the internship
• Given value added projects that are presented to Leadership
• Intern programming, including events and activities throughout the summer
• Full-Time conversion opportunities upon graduation

Compensation

The expected compensation weekly pay ranges for interns is $1,000-1,250 based on your graduation date. Compensation rates for Summer Interns is pre-determined and non-negotiable.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing, and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, Clif bars and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

Salary and Benefits

The base salary ranges for this position are shown below; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. Any other location base salary range: $65,875.00

• health insurance
• wellness and family support programs
• life and disability insurance
• retirement savings plans
• paid leave programs
• education related programs
• paid holidays
• vacation time

EEO and Federal Rights

For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term) Interns Early Careers At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

Company Overview

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka, and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum. Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!