Packaging Engineer Fall Co-op (Sep 2024)

About Unilever

Unilever is a British multinational consumer goods company based in London and it deals in a wide variety of products. The main product categories include beauty & well-being, personal care, home care, nutrition, and ice cream. It has 400 brands worldwide, some of which are immensely popular. Unilever has business operations in three main divisions: Home Care, Beauty & Personal Care, and Foods and Refreshments.

Your role

Who you are & what you’ll do

With guidance from a mentor and manager, Packaging Co-ops will support and then lead projects. You’ll represent R&D Packaging on cross-functional teams and be empowered to manage your projects, making valuable contributions to the business and touching a wide array of packaging formats. Responsibilities include developing technical specifications, organizing plant trials, providing project timelines and tracking reports, develop and executing test plans/success criteria. Qualified candidates can analyze data/test results, work under pressure to meet project deadlines, and effectively communicate with managers and team members.

• You’re a born leader: You will lead your projects.
• You’re a strategy guru
• You’re a dot connector: You will analyze testing data and provide recommendations for the best way forward.
• You love to win, and have fun doing it: You have a passion for learning how new technologies can be implemented to meet strategic goals.
• You’re a storyteller: You will present your projects to management.
• You’re a teacher
• You’re a changemaker
• You’re a paradox navigator
• You’re a culture & change champion: You bring your own experiences and uniqueness to the team, which is valued in their inclusive work environment.

Training & development

Unilever internships offer hands-on experience across various departments. You'll work alongside professionals, gaining valuable skills and contributing to impactful projects that make a difference.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee you will get the following benefits:

• Awarding excellence.
• Shares schemes.
• Pension scheme.
• Family friendly.
• Subsidised onsite shop.
• Gymnasium.
• Free Transport.
• Team Outings.
• Innovation exposure.

Career progression

Unilever provides extensive career development opportunities for interns. They offer mentorship, training, and real-world projects that encourage skill development and personal growth. These experiences often lead to full-time employment, giving interns a head start in their professional journey within the company.

Work-life balance

Unilever prioritizes employee work-life balance through flexible schedules, remote work options, and a culture that values well-being. They encourage employees to manage their time effectively, reducing stress and promoting a healthier, more productive workforce. This approach fosters job satisfaction and aligns with their commitment to sustainable, responsible business practices.

Culture & vibe

Unilever nurtures an inclusive and innovative culture. They emphasize sustainability, diversity, and responsible business practices. Collaboration and continuous learning are encouraged, fostering creativity and adaptability. Their purpose-driven approach aligns employees with the company's mission to make a positive social and environmental impact, creating a strong sense of shared values.

About you

What you’ll need to succeed

• Undergraduate candidate with Junior or Senior status or Graduate candidate.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Coursework in packaging engineering or other relevant technically related field.
• Ability to execute projects and analyze research data/studies.
• Ability to deliver data to support insights and recommendations.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to successfully interact with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to relocate.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

• careers.unilever.com
• careers.unilever.com/benefits-learning-wellbeing
• youtube.com