Packaging Engineering Intern

About the role

Summer Internship 2027: May 31st, 2027 - August 20th, 2027. Location – Low Hybrid. This is a hybrid role, which means you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 3-5 days per week, and the rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite. Employee Type – Hourly. Bonus – No. Safety Sensitive – No. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that supports this mission while gaining valuable hands-on experience. Beyond day-to-day projects, our internship program offers professional development opportunities, networking events with leaders across the cooperative, community involvement experiences, and connections with fellow interns. It's a chance to grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of an organization dedicated to creating a healthier future for people, animals, and the planet.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain packaging specification sheets.
• Create and revise unit packs, case packs, and pallet patterns in TOPS.
• Review and update packaging drawings and die lines.
• Review and approve product specifications and supplier documentation in TraceGains.
• Verify packaging data including dimensions, weights, case counts, and Ti x Hi configurations.
• Analyze pallet utilization and freight efficiency opportunities.
• Support data collection and validation for packaging-related projects.
• Evaluate blurry or difficult-to-scan barcodes and recommend improvements.
• Maintain packaging sustainability metrics and reporting databases.
• Support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging compliance activities and deliverables.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to reduce packaging material usage and waste.
• Assist with planning and execution of product trials, launches, and packaging changeovers.
• Track, document, and summarize packaging-related quality complaints.
• Benchmark competitor packaging formats and packaging innovations.
• Participate in internal packaging artwork reviews.
• Organize and maintain digital packaging libraries and files within SharePoint.
• Support packaging data management and documentation accuracy across systems.
• Maintain packaging project timelines, including lead times, artwork development, proofing, and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate packaging samples, supplier information, and project documentation as needed.
• Assist in supplier evaluations and review packaging samples and test results.
• Maintain accurate project records and engineering documentation.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education with