Packaging Engineering Intern - Fall 2026

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Tyson Foods is offering a Packaging Design Intern position at our Springdale, AR facility. Incoming junior or senior students in Packaging Science or related fields will gain hands-on experience designing packaging for new products, performing bench-top experiments, and developing prototypes.

You will work with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into tangible packaging solutions while learning about sustainability, consumer insights, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Education in Packaging Science or related field with at least one semester remaining
• Experience in internship discipline preferred but not required
• Proficiency with 2D/3D visuals and basic packaging prototyping tools

Responsibilities

• Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork)
• Assist with hands-on ideation and development of packaging for new products
• Create packaging prototypes and manage assigned projects
• Attend factory qualifications and focus groups with consumers
• Work with cross-functional leaders to execute real-world packaging projects

Skills

Hand prototyping

2D/3D visuals

Project management

Collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Packaging Science or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

ArtiosCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with an internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an Packaging Design intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry level work at one of the world's largest food companies, work on impactful projects, and make a real difference!

Job Details

Job Description Summary

Are you ready to jumpstart your career with an internship at Tyson Foods? We are seeking driven and passionate interns to join our team and contribute to meaningful projects that drive our business forward. As an Packaging Design intern at Tyson Foods, you will gain hands-on experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry level work at one of the world's largest food companies, work on impactful projects, and make a real difference!

Key Responsibilities

• Embody Tyson Foods' RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to impactful projects and work that develop critical skills and provide valuable insights.
• Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real world work, in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Packaging Design Intern Specific Responsibilities

• Assist with the hands-on ideation and development of packaging for new products, line extensions, quality improvement, cost improvement, package material substitution and applied package technology related projects.
• Become competent in packaging design basics for the food industry
• Perform bench top and pilot plant experiments.
• Create packaging prototypes
• Manage assigned projects
• Problem-solve issues with current packaging
• Develop structural and preliminary packaging prototypes
• Become familiar with designated plant packaging lines
• Attend factory qualifications for packaging materials
• Attend focus groups with consumers
• Train in consumer and customer insights
• Other duties as needed and/or assigned.

Program Highlights

• Skill Development: Enhance your technical, analytical, and leadership skills through hands-on experiences and project-based work.
• Competitive Pay: Receive competitive compensation.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals across various departments and gain insights from multiple business units.
• *Relocation and Housing Assistance: Support for relocation and housing is provided.
• Participation in company events and initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Incoming junior, senior, or higher education with at least one semester of school remaining in Packaging Science or related field.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field is preferred. Work experience or class experience within the internship discipline is strongly preferred but not required. Novice technical skills: hand prototyping, hand drawing, graphic arts knowledge, design prototyping tools. Ability to deliver concepts and ideas with 2D and 3D visuals.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, ArtiosCAD, Solidworks
• Special Skills: An open-minded individual with a spirit of innovation capable of managing a project from start to finish. Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative.
• Application Requirements: Resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study.

Relocation Assistance Eligible

No

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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