Intern-Packaging Engineer

Job Overview Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Packaging Engineer Intern from May 2025 - December 2025 at our plant location in Hiram, OH. At GLC, you have the opportunity to grow, optimize your performance and unlock your ambitions through positions in many areas of the organization. While working independently and in a team environment, you develop leadership and critical thinking skills to help build a foundation for your career. Internships at GLC allow students to gain real job experience and receive on-the-job training that focuses on our technologies and methodologies. From the start, interns are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. At GLC, we place great value on our interns. Our positions are structured to maximize your internship experience. This position is a paid internship Job Responsibilities Lead packaging material (e.g. film, boxes, zipper) trials. Lead packaging material audits. Collaborate within cross-functional groups on daily tasks and projects as needed. Co-manage the packaging specs. All GLC interns are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures. All GLC interns are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program. Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Required Education and Experience Current college student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, or related field. Year in school: Junior/Senior. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with CAPE or TOPS Pallet Pattern Programs Must be willing to travel up to 15% via company sponsored travel to other site locations. Preferred Education and Experience Strong attention to detail, data analysis, and reporting skills. Strong communication and team skills. Strong organizational and time management skills. Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently. Working Conditions • Work is performed in an office setting. • Occasional exposure to industrial operations including: temperature extremes from approximately 35ºF to 100ºF; noise levels in excess of 85 dB; moisture and moving machinery. • Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required. EEOC & Disclaimer Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

Created: 2024-10-29