Nestlé - Fremont, MI
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Intern
Fremont, MI
Food Manufacturing
About the position
The Packaging Co-Op Program at Nestlé offers undergraduate and graduate students a paid, 6-month opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the packaging field. Starting in June 2025, this program allows students to engage in real-life responsibilities, lead projects, and contribute to sustainability initiatives, quality improvements, and cost optimization efforts within the packaging team.
Responsibilities
- Lead sustainability and productivity initiatives to reduce material usage of existing packaging platforms.
- Develop protocols and conduct extensive testing to evaluate product and package performance in a real-world environment.
- Design a new package format for different channels of trade (e.g., Club stores, Value, Grocery, and E-commerce).
- Assist in preparation of documentation and specifications for packaging materials.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program with a focus on Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or a related field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science).
- GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
- Effective communication skills.
- Analytical skills for data tracking and results analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Collaborative and able to work in a team environment.
- Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments.
Nice-to-haves
- Willing to relocate as necessary for the assignment.
- Willingness to work in a corporate site or a manufacturing site during the duration of the co-op.
- Willing to travel to Nestlé factories and/or supplier locations throughout the US.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate.
- Relocation package for the duration of the program (for those who qualify).
- Participation in a Mentorship/Buddy Program designed to help grow your social and professional network.
- Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with diverse colleagues.
- Volunteer in community service opportunities with a variety of Nestlé Creating Share Valued Organizations (e.g., Feeding America, Boys and Girls Club, etc.).
