R&D Packaging Co-Op

6-month immersive Co-Op in Packaging at Kraft Heinz, delivering critical projects, learning from leaders, and building a direct-hire pipeline.

Your Role:

Key responsibilities include:
• Participating in a 6-month immersive Co-Op program as part of a cohort, learning directly from Kraft Heinz leaders.
• Joining a function-specific role within the U.S. Packaging team and delivering tangible business results.
• Completing projects at different stages (initiation, development, and/or commercialization), coordinating multiple moving parts.
• Implementing, analyzing, and forming recommendations against experiments via lab testing and plant trials using the scientific method.
• Actively pursuing technical and business knowledge to understand the broader business impact of projects.
• Presenting project outcomes and results to the US Packaging Leadership Team at the program’s conclusion.
• Engaging in weekly learning opportunities and social events.
• Working on projects critical to team success, such as developing recyclable packaging to meet sustainability goals and improving packaging for high-volume products.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or related majors.
• Status as a (Rising) Junior or Senior undergraduate or current graduate student.
• Excitement for setting and delivering against personal goals and a track record of over-delivering.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, high energy, creativity, and a strong interest in growth and learning.
• A naturally hungry yet humble attitude.

Compensation & Benefits:
• New hire base salary range (specific figures not provided; compensation will consider internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience).
• Eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by plan terms and governing documents.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence, and flexible work arrangements.
• Employee Assistance Program, wellbeing programs, and family support programs.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability coverage.
• Access to a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs, which may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.

Training & Development:
• Weekly learning opportunities and social events.
• Direct mentorship and learning from Kraft Heinz leaders.
• Hands-on experience in function-specific roles and exposure to critical business projects.

Career Progression:
• Opportunity to present project results to the US Packaging Leadership Team.
• Program designed to build a direct pipeline into Kraft Heinz’s direct-hire pool after graduation.

How to Apply:

Submit your application as instructed in the job posting. Follow all provided steps for submitting your application materials.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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