PACKAGING AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERN

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Packaging and Sustainability Intern will assist in projects related to Packaging Design, Continuous Improvement and Sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage project in Packaging design, Sustainability and Productivity
• Evaluate processes and look for cost savings strategies
• Assist in the development and analysis of data to support pursuing productivity projects
• Create an end-of- program presentation to be given to members of management team.
• Assists Packaging and Sustainability Staff with daily duties and special projects.

Additional duties may be assigned as necessary.

DESIRED PROFILE:

• Ability to influence others without authority.
• Results oriented
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, focus on Access and Excel)
• Anticipates needs and problems while creating solutions.
• Is curious, inquisitive, innovative, never satisfied with the status quo.
• Greets challenge and change as opportunity.
• Has courage and confidence to take risks and learn from mistakes.
• Inspires, motivates and collaborates with others.
• The ability to effectively shift priorities and work at a rapid pace required.
• Familiarity with Cost Benefit Analysis and Life Cycle Costing a plus
• Basic knowledge of lean six sigma tools and methodologies

EDUCATION:

Student in pursuit of a Packaging, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Sustainability degree from an accredited program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Many duties are performed while sitting at a desk or conference room, (e.g., operating a computer, using a telephone, or writing and analyzing data and/or reports, attending meetings). In addition, walking or standing within the office areas, manufacturing area and distribution is required.

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