Based in Burlington, Vermont for more than 25 years we’ve been formulating plant-based products that are safe and that work. We believe our products are healthy solutions for the air, surfaces, fabrics, pets and people within your home – and for the community and environment outside of it. As a pioneer in corporate responsibility, we want our products to make a difference—from their development through to their production, purchase, use, and disposal. We are always evaluating how to reduce their environmental impact, increase performance and safety, and create a more sustainable supply chain. We believe it is our responsibility to set a course for a more mindful way of doing business, where companies act as partners with other stakeholders to create a brighter future for the whole planet.

For the past 30 years, we’ve been a company with strong beliefs about the rights of people and planet. We believe that a company's values are as important as the products it makes. We know that plant-based products can provide the efficacy you are looking for, and that products designed from renewable plant-based ingredients are a more sustainable option than ingredients made from petroleum. We believe that waste, is well... a waste. It's why we use recycled materials to design our packaging, and why we design our packaging to be recycled. We have a lot of beliefs, but the biggest one is that we have a responsibility to this generation and the next seven. What do you believe? We invite you on our journey to nurture the health of the next seven generations.

Background & Purpose of the Role

The Packaging Engineer Intern provides technical support for the development of packaging propositions that consistently meet or exceed consumer’s expectations while supporting business sustainability and meeting Seventh Generation authenticity and packaging guidelines.

This position requires commitment to embrace the company’s culture by promoting a developmental organization through the alignment of personal behaviors with the company’s core values in the on-going pursuit of the company’s mission.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

• Conduct and document package qualification, package/product compatibility and consumer use testing for new packages.
• Develop package specifications for new products and create documentation to support all product qualification requirements.
• Support Quality Assurance and Logistics in implementing new packaging or labeling processes at manufacturing facilities.
• Analyze and evaluate consumer feedback to identify package/label improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Product Development and Sourcing Teams to develop new package designs, sizes and evaluate cost models for new initiatives.
• Develop working relationships with existing and potential package/label suppliers.
• Ensure all new package development and materials of construction are aligned with Seventh Generation’s sustainability goals and standards.
• Commit to personal development and professional growth by actively participating in personal development initiatives and applying developmental thinking within the context of planning and executing work.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s Degree in Package Engineering, Materials Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills and proven ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft software and database management.
• Strong alignment with Seventh Generation’s Vision, Mission, Values and Operating Principles
• Passion for working in a values based company in alignment with a learning organization

Unilever has a simple but clear purpose – to make sustainable living commonplace. They believe this is the best long-term way for the business to grow. On any given day, two billion people from around the world use Unilever products from iconic brands like Dove, Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Lipton, Dollar Shave Club, and Knorr to look good, feel good, and get more out of life.