Packaging Development & Technology  Intern

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Job Description   Packaging Development & Technology  Intern

Start date:

August/September 2026
Duration:  6 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)
EU - Students:
Need to be enrolled at a Dutch university for at least 50% of the duration of the internship.

Non - EU Students:
Need to be enrolled at a Dutch University for the whole duration of the internship.

NOTE:

EU working rights are required (Either you have EU Citizenship, you are studying in the Netherlands or have relevant student work visa)

Platforms:
Flexibles

Rigids

Fiber-based

Decarbonization

Assignments and key activities:
Participate in new packaging design & materials development,

Supporting sustainable packaging projects (Rigid Plastic Packaging, Flexible Plastic Packaging, Fiber-based Packaging, Decarbonization)

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:
4th year Bachelor or Master student with classes on packaging design/technology/polymers/fiber/sustainability/LCA:

Packaging Engineering/Technology

Chemistry Engineering

Packaging Sustainability

Food Technology

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 ownership and can work independently. Have good time management and problem-solving skills and is able to show adaptability.

Recruitment process
CV review - We screen applications for key eligibility criteria (e.g., EU working rights).
Online Pymetrics assessment
Screening interview - An initial interview conducted via Microsoft Teams.
Hiring Manager interview
Offer - Successful candidates will receive an offer to join the program.

Please note:

The recruitment process can take 4-6 weeks in total, from application to offer.

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 you'll 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. We're 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.
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