Packaging Engineer Intern

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

This is a hybrid intern position.

A cover letter is required as part of the application process.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

The Packaging Engineer Intern for Food and Delivery would oversee performance testing of both current and new products. They will evaluate heat retention, grease resistance, and overall product performance. This will require both in the plant and lab work to be completed.

Potential Projects:

• Analyzing Novolex catalog of products for potential improvement opportunities
• Working with team to track sustainability and recyclability testing - assisting with these tests
• Performing competitive analysis and share insight on new product innovation
• Performing store walks to see products in person and compare to competitor products
• Provide a detailed written test plan and make recommendations based on data delivered.

• Team player, positive attitude
• Very interested in packaging science with a desire to develop a career in the field
• Capacity for problem solving and demonstrated multi-task capabilities. Ability to innovate and simplify current processes and practices
• Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). Smartsheet experience would be a plus
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication skills, including business emails and technical writing

Preferred majors:

Rising Juniors or Seniors preferred with a focus in Packaging Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or Sustainability

• Hands-on experience working with and learning from cross functional leadership
• Exposure to a multi-billion dollar, fast-paced manufacturing company that places an emphasis on sustainability initiatives
• Develop key skills through Intern Events focused on your growth and development - focus on networking, resume writing/interview preparation, and guidance on creating and delivering presentations
• This is a paid internship

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