Packaging Engineer Co-op — Food Packaging Innovation

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Inclusive environment

401(k) program

Job summary

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL seeks two Packaging Engineer Co-Op students. The positions run January 2027–June 2027 and June 2027–December 2027.

You will assist with设计, development, validation, and implementation of new packaging solutions, line extensions, product improvements, and cost savings initiatives. This hybrid, on-site role offers hands-on packaging development experience, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and exposure to commercialization processes while building

Qualifications

• 2 years completed in college packaging curriculum & currently enrolled in that curriculum.
• Experience with OPS/CAPE is preferred.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with RDI groups, external resources, suppliers and consultants to achieve project objectives.
• Aptitude for project management, negotiation and technical team management skills.
• Proficient written and verbal communications skills.
• Solid problem-solving skills through collaboration and application of technical skills.
• Basic understanding and experience with paperboard, corrugate, film, plastics and glass packaging materials.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical assignments of simple to moderate complexity under supervision (technical soundness and overall objective achievement). Level of supervision will begin at a high level and decrease over time.
• Collaborates with RDI groups to achieve project objectives.
• Research information for and issue packaging specifications, in-process control points and establish testing requirements and operating guidelines.
• Learn and provide technical knowledge on cross-functional project teams and technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical service.
• Participates in tests, collection, and analysis of data on new products.
• Assist in the execution of packaging projects, including innovation, sustainability, cost savings, quality improvements, operations support, and some new product development. There will be exposure to the different stages of the commercialization process for these projects as well.
• Begin to develop skills in project management, negotiation, communication, technical problem solving, as well as begin to further develop technical skills.

Skills

Packaging coursework

RDI collaboration

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Packaging materials knowledge

Education

Packaging curriculum completed

Tools

OPS/CAPE

Job description

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. in Oak Brook, IL seeks two Packaging Engineer Co-Op students. The positions run January 2027–June 2027 and June 2027–December 2027.

You will assist with设计, development, validation, and implementation of new packaging solutions, line extensions, product improvements, and cost savings initiatives. This hybrid, on-site role offers hands-on packaging development experience, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and exposure to commercialization processes while building