Packaging engineer Job at Olam Americas, LLC, Las Cruces, NM

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  • Olam Americas, LLC
  • Las Cruces, NM

Job Description

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .

Position Summary

ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain the relevant experience to jump-start your career.You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on ofi’s purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business.As a Summer 2025 Intern, you will have opportunities to learn and contribute to what’s on trend in food & beverage while building a robust network, demonstrating leadership skills, and having fun.

Reporting to the Senior Technical Manager of Packaging, the Packaging Intern will learn about the packaging industry, including packaging development, specification creation, and management.Theywill acquire this knowledge by supporting the Packaging Innovation Team while completing an estimated 10-12-week summer project. This hands-on role will gain valuable experience working both with suppliers and internal cross-functional team members on various packaging components. At completion of the internship, you will present findings to the Team and the Intern Cohort.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a high level of curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness.They should work well within a team and be open to direction and feedback.

Ability to work effectively while ensuring attention to detail and deliverables are met will be required for successful completion of this internship.

Position Responsibilities

  • Primary responsibility will be to lead one main packaging project and support various other projects
  • Support packaging project activity to deliver against innovation, sustainability, cost savings and/or commercialization agenda.
  • Support packaging sustainability projects to support customer’s and ofi’s sustainability goals and commitments.
  • Support and drive productivity improvement opportunities for packaging function.
  • Develop detailed technical packaging specifications for various packaging components.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Position Requirements

  • Currently enrolled at an accredited college or university and working toward a bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Material Science, Polymer Science, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. Background in Packaging Engineering is required.
  • The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Proven record of being a self-starter with a high degree of curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness is required.
  • Able to prioritize multiple tasks and communicate effectively with various teams and suppliers.
  • Attention to detail and organizational skills are required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Able to work both independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Ability to effectively utilize problem-solving skills are required.
  • Prior internship or co-op experience is preferred but not required.


Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Job Tags

Summer work, Internship, Summer internship,

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