Product Development Co-Op - Spring

Printpack Inc; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Onsite fitness facility

Job summary

Printpack is seeking a Product Development Co-op in Williamsburg, VA. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and Sales on strategic growth platforms, honing your packaging science skills and business acumen while contributing to real projects for leading consumer brands.

This full‑time co‑op reports to the Research Engineer and includes a weekly housing allowance, eligibility for Printpack’s 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and access to an onsite

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior pursuing a BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Packaging systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, CAD, packaging, materials science, and food science are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Producing and testing prototype samples for R&D trials.
• Project management.
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials.

Skills

R&D

Project management

Test method development

Education

BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials/Packaging

Job description

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world. Printpack embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956.

Printpack’s Product Development and Business Development team is seeking a Product Development Co-op student. This experience will provide you with unique opportunity to work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and Sales on strategic growth platforms, honing your technical packaging skills as well your business acumen.

This is a full‑time position located in Williamsburg, VA and will report to the Research Engineer.

This is a great opportunity to get hands‑on experience on challenging projects with the largest consumer products companies in the US.

Printpack potentially provides a $300 dollar per week housing allowance, option to participate in the Printpack 401K plan (with company match), paid holidays, and onsite exercise facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Producing and testing of prototype samples R&D trial coverage
• Project management
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials

Skills set requirements include:

• Sophomore or Junior working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Packaging systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, computer aided design/drafting, packaging, materials science engineering, and food science are preferred.

Printpack is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee‑centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956.

Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways.

There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families.

Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards.

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment.

One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success.

Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.