Co-op @ Printpack

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world.  Recognized on the 2011 list of Atlanta’s best places to work, Printpack embodies the employee-centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. With annual sales exceeding $1.4 Billion, 4350 associates across 22 manufacturing facilities in US, Mexico, and China.

Printpack’s Product Development and Business Development team is seeking a Product Development Co-op student . This experience will provide you with unique opportunity to work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and Sales on strategic growth platforms, honing your technical packaging skills as well your business acumen.   This is a full-time position located in Williamsburg, VA and will report to the Product Development Manager.  This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience on challenging projects with the largest consumer products companies in the US.

Printpack potentially provides a $150 dollar per week housing allowance, option to participate in the Printpack 401K plan (with company match), paid holidays, and onsite exercise facility.

Skills set requirements include:

• Sophmore or Junior working towards a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Packaging systems.
• Classes in chemistry, polymer science, plastics processing, computer aided design/drafting, packaging, materials science engineering, and food science are preferred. 

Responsibilities include:

• Producing and testing of prototype samples
• R&D trial coverage
• Project management
• Test method development for packaging and plastic materials

Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world with annual sales exceeding $1.4 Billion, 4350 associates across 22 manufacturing facilities in US, Mexico, and China.