Packaging Co-Op Intern
Company: Lactalis American Group
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
DescriptionLactalis USA is currently seeking candidates to join
our Packaging team in Chicago, IL or Buffalo, NY.Lactalis Group,
the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more
than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide,
committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that
bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of
AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything
we do.If you re looking for a unique experience with a company that
offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work
environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on
responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we
want to hear from you!At Lactalis USA we are dedicated to building
a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our
candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and
experiences. If you re excited about this role but your past
experience doesn t align perfectly with every qualification in the
job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your
STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! --You may be just the
perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.--From
your PASSION to oursWorking closely with Marketing, Research and
Development, Plants, Engineering, and Purchasing the Packaging
Co-Op/Intern is responsible for understanding and contributing to
sustainability goals, providing recommendations to meet those goals
and execute projects. Projects will include testing of current
packaging, exploring new packaging, creating specs, managing specs,
collecting data for CSR reporting, and analyzing packages with our
sustainability tool. This position is located in either the Chicago
LHD office, which is the headquarters for the Lactalis Heritage
Dairy (LHD) division, or the Buffalo LAG office, which is the
headquarters for the Lactalis American Group (LAG) division, but
this position will support the entire Lactalis USA business. This
includes the brands Kraft, Cracker Barrel, Galbani, President, and
Breakstones. This is a paid co-op.RequirementsFrom your EXPERTISE
to oursKey responsibilities for this position include:Analyze
current packaging using our sustainability tool to create a
priority list of sustainability projects.Validate and update
packaging drawings to the new format and add them to the new
system. Work toward gaining an understanding of the portfolio and
improving the process.Work with cross-functional teams (Marketing,
R&D, Quality, Plants, CSR, Engineering and Purchasing) to
develop, design, test, and make packaging recommendations for new
and existing (line extensions) products.Support spec and data input
across zones to analyze the current sustainability footprint and
find the largest impact projects.Assist other packaging engineers
with plant/supplier/DC visits, inspections, and trials.Test
packaging, in partnership with product R&D, may include shelf
life and light studies.Develop an understanding of the packaging
production machinery used at each plant.Create cost requests for
procurement to analyze savings projects.Travel and/or extended or
off-work hours may be required.This description reflects management
s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or
restrict the tasks that may be assigned.To fulfill these
responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone, and/or
allowance(s) may be provided.Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential
duties and responsibilities.From your STORY to oursQualified
applicants will contribute the following: The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.EducationWorking towards a Bachelor s degree in Packaging
Science or related fieldExperiencePackaging related Internship or
other work experienceSpecialized KnowledgePackaging terms and a
basic understanding of general food packagingOSHA, Food Safety,
FDA, and USDA awarenessComputers and Systems (Microsoft Word,
Outlook, Excel)Skills / AbilitiesEffective and proficient
communicator, written and verbalBusiness acumen, including problem
solving and analysisAble to manage time through efficient planning
and organizingAbility to travel
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