Package Research and Development Internship

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MAR10-9
College full time
Post Foods
Battle Creek - Post MI
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Job Description

The Package R&D Intern position is designed to provide a hands-on work experience, providing support to both the R&D package development function and package operations in the Post manufacturing facilities. The preferred candidate will be in their third/fourth year of study and pursuing a degree in Package Engineering. The position offers the opportunity to interact with various disciplines including Product Development, manufacturing, regulatory and Quality. The individual, under the guidance of a packaging professional, will conduct package development and bench top testing activities to support new or existing package concepts. Conducting and monitoring packaging line trials in the manufacturing facilities is a is a key role for this position. Comparison of competitor products (benchmark studies), pallet design and optimization and the ability to inspect field trials is also required.

Job Qualifications

Strong Problem Solving Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills (verbal and written)
Ability to handle diverse projects simultaneously
Ability to be flexible to deal with changing priorities
Package Development /Operation Experience
Computer Capable with Cape or Similar Pallet Development Programs
Enjoys working in a team environment

Post is seeking high energy, high potential students to help move our business into the future. Our commitment is to provide value added work and a knowledge enriched experience with superior compensation. Our expectations are skill set development in teamwork, leadership, adaptability, technical knowledge, and practical experience. Our vision is to convert the/those outstanding student(s) into Post/Ralcorp employees in R&D or Operations and develop them for future assignments.

Position has Been Filled

Ralcorp is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ralcorp to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.