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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.
- 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
Godiva and affiliates, 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.
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