Packaging Development & Technology Intern

Kraft Heinz

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Nijmegen - Netherlands

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 20 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Packaging Development & Technology Intern

Start date: January/February 2026

Duration: 65 - 7 months

Platform/Project: Multiple Teams (please see below).

Location: Nijmegen

Basic Requirements for all:

  • You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English both written and verbal (Dutch is not a requirement but other languages are a plus)

  • You are enrolled at a university for at least 50% study load for the duration of the internship.

  • NOTE: EU working rights are (Either you have EU Citizenship you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)

Teams:

  • Flexibles

  • Rigids

  • Fiber-based

  • Carbon Zero

Assignments and key activities:

  • Participate in new packaging design & materials development

  • Supporting sustainable packaging projects (Rigid Plastic Packaging Flexible Plastic packaging Fiber-based Packaging Carbon Zero).

Examples:

  • Scouting of new technologies: identify materials and converting solutions (Technical research Meetings with suppliers Creativity sessions Consumers Insights analysis...)

  • Feasibility study:verification of the technical feasibility (Tests in the lab Trials on the production lines...). Estimation of the material costs and investments. Benchmarking versus standard. Life Cycle Analysis. Compliance with regulations recycling process.

  • Review relevant literature and external information

  • Run small packaging projects independently

Specific Team Requirements:

  • Packaging Engineering/Technology Chemistry Engineering Packaging Sustainability 4th year Bachelor or Master student with classes on packaging design/technology/polymers/fiber/sustainability/LCA.

  • Knowledge in packaging materials packaging process packaging legislations packaging end of life process and packaging lab tests

  • Knowledge in sustainability

  • Internship experience in packaging development/design or food/cosmetic/pharmaceutical company/packaging supplier is a plus

  • You are an analytical person with good communication skills who can take initiative and ownershipand can work independently. Have good time management and problem solving skills and is able to show adaptability.

Recruitment process:

  • CV selection based on hard requirementssuch as EU working rights
  • Online Pymetrics assessment
  • Online Pymetrics video assessment
  • OnlineScreening Interview via Microsoft Teams
  • Hiring manager interview

Amazing internship opportunity that can kickstart your career!

Note: The recruitment process can take 4/6 weeks in total

What we offer you:

We take interns seriously. You can expect from us to give you 1-on-1 mentorship from one of our experienced colleagues. We will work together on your personal learning goals and are keen to hear all good ideas you have! We will give you the space and support to make mistakes and grow. Become a part of a close intern community as well as a young and ambitious work environment (including online).

As a Kraft Heinz intern youll be the owner of your own projects and especially of your own career. At Kraft Heinz we provide the playing field. You change the game.Are you up for the challenge

About Us

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world with eight $1 billion brands and global sales of approximately $25 billion. Were a globally trusted producer of high-quality great-tasting and nutritious foods for over 150 years. Our brands are truly global with products produced and marketed in over 40 countries. These beloved products include condiments and sauces cheese and dairy meals meats refreshment beverages coffee infant and nutrition products and numerous other grocery products in a portfolio of more than 200 legacy and emerging brands.

We spark joy around mealtime with our iconic brands including Heinz Kraft Bulls-Eye HP Lea and Perrins Quero ABC Master Banquete Plasmon Orlando Benedicta Honig Pudliszki Watties among others.

No matter the brand were united under one vision:To sustainably grow by delighting more consumers globally. Bringing this vision to life is our team of 39000 food lovers creative thinkers and high performers worldwide. Together we help provide meals to those in need through our global partnership with Rise Against Hunger. We also stand committed to responsible sustainable practices that extend to every facet of our business our consumers and our communities. Every day were transforming the food industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. If you share our passion and are ready to create the future build a legacy and lead as a global citizen theres only one thing to do: join our table and lets make life delicious!

Our Culture of Ownership Meritocracy & Collaboration

Were not afraid to think differently. Embrace new ideas. Dream big. We empower our people at every level from entry-level intern to senior leader to own their work. We share a responsibility to think like Owners to be mindful of the collective and sustained success of Kraft Heinz which we apply to every situation every day. As part of Kraft Heinz youre supported to grow and achieve. Youre expected to bring your authentic self to work every day to lead with humility and drive outstanding performance at every level and youll be rewarded. Youre given opportunities to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you wont do it alone. Youre supported by passionate teammates along the way and our collective collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

Location(s)

Nijmegen


Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.


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Job DescriptionPackaging Development & Technology InternStart date: January/February 2026Duration: 65 - 7 monthsPlatform/Project: Multiple Teams (please see below).Location: NijmegenBasic Requirements for all:You should have strong communication skills and fluency in English both written and verbal ...
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For 150 years, we have produced some of the world's most beloved products at The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC). Our Vision is To Be the Best Food Company, Growing a Better World. We are one of the largest global food and beverage companies, with 2018 net sales of approximately $26 ... View more

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