Packaging Engineer Co-Op

Sargento; Elkhart Lake (WI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation and housing assistance

Mentorship and career development

Flexible work week onsite Mon-Thu, Fri

Unpaid days off for interns

401(k) employer contribution

Job summary

Sargento Foods in Plymouth, Wisconsin, invites you to join our Packaging Engineer Co-Op to work on innovative packaging design and development for our cheese products. You will support experiments, analyze results, and contribute to productivity, quality improvements, and sustainability.

Under close supervision, you will learn alongside seasoned engineers, collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Suppliers, and help develop primary and secondary packaging concepts that meet Brand

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering with sophomore year completed.

Responsibilities

• Execute packaging experiments under supervision using established lab procedures.
• Parallel path technical solutions and select the best to meet goals and timing.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and production input for COGS.
• Assist in developing packaging specifications for materials and pallets.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, Quality, R&D and Logistics.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Cross-Functional

Professionalism

Leadership

Technology

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about innovative packaging design and problem-solving? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of food production? Look no further! Join our team as a Packaging Engineer Co-Op and help us create cutting-edge solutions to deliver the finest cheese to tables worldwide. You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experience in packaging design and development in the consumer-packaged goods industry. You will provide technical support for a variety of packaging challenges while supporting all aspects of Sargento business units and manufacturing operations. You will also support and lead the delivery of productivity, quality improvements, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Story.

You are enthusiastic, creative, analytical, collaborative and goal driven. You seek an opportunity to expand your skills and experience in packaging design and development in the consumer-packaged goods industry. You will provide technical support for a variety of packaging challenges while supporting all aspects of Sargento business units and manufacturing operations. You will also support and lead the delivery of productivity, quality improvements, innovation, and sustainability.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits That Set Us Apart.

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Volunteer in community service activities
• Social professional networking experiences
• Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

Skills You Will Develop.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Technology
• Time Management

What You Do.

• Under close supervision, executes experiments in the development of packaging using established laboratory/pilot plant procedures.
• Parallel path several technical solutions and implement the best to meet project goals and appropriate timing without compromising project execution.
• Accomplish objectives on assignments which have ambiguity associated with their procedures, solutions, approach, etc.
• May be exposed to commercialization of new products/packaging and if the opportunity presents itself, will gain technical knowledge required to make quick and sound decisions while taking appropriate risks to solve project challenges.
• May be asked to provide continuous improvement initiatives and regular production support to continue improvement of COGS and provide a solid economic analysis for each initiative.
• May be exposed to developing packaging specifications for existing and new materials that include performance, finished goods, and pallet specifications.
• Develops strong relationships and communicates effectively to manage projects with Product Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, Quality, R&D, and Logistics.
• Will have an opportunity to demonstrate broad range of packaging materials knowledge as it relates to food packaging.
• Will have an opportunity to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components, with minimal guidance, that meet consumer, Brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives.
• May have an opportunity to provide innovative solutions to complex problems associated with package design/engineering and manufacturing challenges

Your Education And Qualifications.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering having completed sophomore year prior to beginning of internship
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
• Must exhibit effective communication skills to communicate on a technical and non-technical level to other departments, outside vendors, and customers.
• Has ability to apply and broaden knowledge of polymer and corrugate packaging use within the food and consumer products industry.

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en.

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