Packaging Co-op: Drive Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Lactalis USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packaging Co-Op Internship based in Buffalo, New York. The intern will work across functions to understand packaging sustainability, collect data, and contribute to CSR reporting.

Projects may include testing current packaging, exploring new designs, developing specs, and cost-saving analyses, supporting brands such as Kraft and Galbani. This is a paid co‑op starting December 2026.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science or related field
• Packaging related Internship or other work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze current packaging using our sustainability tool to create priority list of sustainability projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams (Marketing, R&D, Quality, Plants, CSR, Engineering and Purchasing) to develop, design, test and make packaging recommendations for new and existing (line extensions) products.
• Support spec and data input across zones to analyze current sustainability footprint and find largest impact projects.
• Assist other packaging engineers with plant/supplier/DC visits, inspections and trials.
• Test packaging in partnership with product R&D, may include shelf life and light studies.
• Develop an understanding of the packaging production machinery used at each plant.
• Create cost requests for procurement to analyze savings projects.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties and responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Business acumen

Time management

Travel

Education

Packaging Science degree

Packaging internship experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Packaging Co-Op Internship based in Buffalo, New York. The intern will work across functions to understand packaging sustainability, collect data, and contribute to CSR reporting.

Projects may include testing current packaging, exploring new designs, developing specs, and cost-saving analyses, supporting brands such as Kraft and Galbani. This is a paid co‑op starting December 2026.