Mars Pet Nutrition Packaging Engineer Co-op

Job Description:

Mars Petcare Packaging Co-Op Experience

As a Packaging Engineer Co-Op, you will be responsible for the below:

• Lead and execute packaging innovation projects under the guidance of packaging associates.
• Support ideating and realizing value leadership and cost savings goals.
• Develop detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers.
• Perform packaging sustainability assignments to help meet Mars sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with cross functional team members including product development, equipment engineering, activity management, finance, industrial engineer and others.
• The Mars Co-Op is a 6-7 month program providing excellent depth of experience with various real world Mars projects.

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for humble and hungry, agile students who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships
• We are looking for students who are passionate about packaging and the consumer products industry
• Eligible candidates will intern the summer prior to their final graduation date (typically rising seniors)
• This packaging opportunity will be in Franklin, TN.
• Open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug & background screening

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Exciting professional and social engagement activities throughout the experience that provide opportunities to network with your intern peers all the way up to senior leaders.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you succeed and get the most out of your experience.
• A hybrid work model that simultaneously celebrates the benefits of focusing remotely and the connection & co-creation that happens when we work together in person.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• Some of the perks you will receive are an industry competitive salary & benefits packages, fun freebies, and pet-friendly offices.

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. Our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.