2022 Diversity Leadership Symposium: Nestle Fall 2023 Packaging Co-Op
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Event & Job Description
Are you a current undergraduate student who is passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Are you looking for a Packaging Co-Op beginning June 2023? If you've got an appetite for an exciting career, apply now for Nestlé's 2022 Virtual Diversity Leadership Symposium (DLS)! It's a three-day, professional development and hiring event, taking place from August 9-11, 2022, for college students of diverse backgrounds! If selected to participate in the symposium, you will learn about Nestle’s wining culture, network with peers & current Nestlé employees, and interview for our Fall 2023 Nestlé Packaging Co-Op!
What to expect from the 2022 Diversity Leadership Symposium:
- Gain valuable exposure to life and careers at Nestlé and discover how a diverse and inclusive environment fuels career growth
- Network with business leaders and develop relationships with peers from universities across the nation while participating in hands-on culinary experiences
- Interview for our Nestlé Fall 2023 Packaging Co-Op, with a chance to return to school with a Co-Op offer in hand
What to expect for the Nestlé Fall 2023 Packaging Co-Op Program:
At Nestlé, we offer a paid, 6-month co-op program in Packaging during a school semester; Fall (June/July – December). Our Packaging team leads all aspects of the entire development process, from design to manufacturing. Students are given real-life responsibilities through involvement in various activities, initiatives, and the chance to lead their own major projects. The projects will vary in complexity and provide good exposure to a wide range of packaging materials and technologies.
We give students the opportunity to assist in the development and industrialization of new packaging launches, sustainability initiatives, quality improvements, cost optimization, and improved line efficiency efforts. You may also have exposure to different experiences and projects. These may include factory visits, qualifying materials or molds, leading a line trial, performing laboratory testing, developing protocols, creating technical reports and/or attending trade shows. In addition, these individuals will provide technical assistance to various internal departments to support business goals and will interact with Nestlé factory staff, internal customers as well as external vendors.
This program is designed to develop future professionals for our Packaging function. We are looking for individuals with the right mix of talent and enthusiasm with shown leadership skills, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team setting.
Key Outputs:
- Lead sustainability and productivity initiatives to help reduce material usage of existing packaging platforms by identifying, testing, and qualifying alternate materials or processes
- Develop protocols and conduct extensive testing to evaluate product and package performance in a real-world environment
- Design a new package format for different channels of trade (e.g., Club stores, Value, Grocery, and E-commerce)
- Assist in preparation of documentation and specifications for packaging materials
Locations:
- Solon, OH – Nestlé USA
- Arlington, VA - Nestlé USA
- Fremont, MI - Nestlé Nutrition (Gerber)
Requirements
Education:
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program with a focus on Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, or another related field (i.e. Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Food Science) during the 6-month co-op program
- GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Effective communication skills
- Analytical skills for data tracking and results analysis
- Strong problem solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
- Collaborative and able to work in a team environment
- Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments
Additional Requirements:
- Willing to relocate as necessary for the assignment
- Willing to travel to Nestlé factories and/or supplier locations throughout the US
Additional Perks:
- Competitive pay rate
- Fully furnished corporate housing at no cost to you. Excludes our Fremont location, instead a sign on bonus is provided to help with costs. (Subject to change pending travel restrictions)
- Full reimbursement of all relocation expenses
- Participation in a Mentorship/Buddy Program designed to help grow your social and professional network
- Immersion into a dynamic and collaborative work culture with diverse colleagues
The Nestlé Diversity Leadership Symposium is ideal for students from diverse and minority backgrounds but is open to all candidates, regardless of ethnicity, who can demonstrate that they would make a positive contribution to diversity at Nestlé.
Job ID
174802
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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.