Packaging Engineer Intern

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director, Packaging Engineering, the Packaging Engineer Internship position supports several key areas: Purchasing, Marketing, Production, Planning/Scheduling, and Creative Services. The position works to help support the design and testing of packages and packaging materials. Critically, the Director, Packaging Engineering looks to this position to identify, investigate and develop opportunities to reduce cost on packaging materials and/or labor through improved packaging design and systems.    This role will support production/ manufacturing in the resolution of packaging issues including implementation of new products into production. In addition, this position maintains the development of structural and protective packaging components for CPG, Retail and Club Projects, Secondary and Tertiary packaging; and bulk packaging as specified by the Bills of Materials by investigating, specifying, costing and testing the components.

SPECIFICATION:

Minimum education required: Currently enrolled in a BS Packaging Engineering or related Technical Discipline or recent graduate.

Experience: Internship / Beginner Level

Duration of internship: 6 months

Compensation: $20/hour

Hours: 40 hours per week not to exceed 1000 hours.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Specifies and designs product packaging to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions.
• Tests, analyzes, and selects materials for packaging based on durability and cost effectiveness.
• Thorough knowledge of packaging, product and bills of materials to successfully produce Packaging Specifications for Quoting
• Fundamental knowledge of printing processes and color management
• Can interpret information and implement with management support
• Can sustain activity on multiple projects simultaneously
• Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Relies on senior resources for guidance
• Knowledge of food packaging material science
• Practical knowledge of packaging converting technology
• Basic knowledge of distribution theories
• Functional participant in project team; capable of working with a large cross section of plant management
• Fundamental knowledge of profit and loss factors
• Functional knowledge of operations
• Capable of identifying problems and seeking appropriate resources for solution
• Strong written/verbal skills
• Can effectively communicate with supplier resources
• Proficient in PC applications including Word, Excel and Microsoft Outlook (or similar email programs), and capable of learning new computer programs quickly.
• High level of analytical ability
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Technical drawing understanding
• Must be CAD literate- competent user of AutoCAD or equivalent and of TOPS/CAPE or equivalent palletization software.
• Sound organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple priorities

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.