What are the responsibilities and job description for the Future Opportunities Salty Snack Packaging Co-Op (Fall 2026) position at The Hershey Company?
JobLocation : Whitestown, IN OR Hershey, PA
Duration : Fall 2026 (June - December 2026)
Summary :
This position is responsible for the development of various primary and secondary packaging materials. Working with your manager and other engineers,theCo-Op will research, develop, test and recommend various packaging design proposals for implementation at Hershey Salty Snacks manufacturing locations.
Working closely with business partners, the Engineer will create innovative solutions and support new product innovation. The position will also lead cost savings initiatives by working collaboratively with Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality and Equipment Engineering.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and people skills, strong project leadership, and technical expertise.
Responsibilities :
- Identify,evaluate,anddeveloppackagingcomponentsandsystemsto meet business needs.
- Develop, update and issue specifications.
- CollaboratewithMarketingandSupplyChaintoidentifybusinessneedandmanufacturingcapabilities.
- Presentdesignrecommendationsto key stakeholders.
- Research,develop,test,andimplementproposalsfor packaging design.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing plants
- Prepare, conduct and / or attend meetings. Present projects as required.
- Collaborateandleadwithcrossfunctionalpartnersandcommercializationteamstodriveprojects forward by researching and developing packaging solutions to meet the consumer and customer’s needs.
- Understandstherelationshipbetweenthepackageformat, food / beverage processing method, manufacturing processes and product / packaging interaction.
- Identifyanddrivecostsavingsopportunities,lookingbothatindividualcomponentlevelaswellasprocessimprovementsand manufacturing
efficiencygains.
Minimumknowledge,skillsandabilitiesrequiredtosuccessfullyperformmajorduties / responsibilities :
MinimumEducationandExperienceRequirements :
Please be advised that The Hershey Company welcomes all applicants to internships. However, Hershey will not provide immigration-related support for these internships.
Hershey also will not provide immigration-related sponsorship (such as H-1B) for entry-level roles should you later apply for one of those roles in the future.
Nearest Major Market : Indianapolis
