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Packaging Co-Op


Job Location:

East Hanover, NJ - USA

Weekly Salary: USD 1000 - 1250
Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

Mondelēz International was recognized as one of the Top 100 Intern Programs in the US in 2026byYello &WayUpand one of the Best Companies for New Graduates by Forbes.

Function Job Description

In Research & Development (R&D) your skills can be the special ingredient that brings our brands to life. As part of a fantastic team of scientists engineers and nutritionistsyoullwork tirelessly on product design or development process development quality nutrition sensory and food safety aspects to ensure we deliver a consistent delightful consumer experience. R&D is whereyoullturn great ideas into brilliant brands.

Join us and help us Create Delicious Moments of Joy and post for our R&D Packaging Co-op:

A Mondelēz International Co-op within the Research & Development (R&D) organization isgenerally a6-month experience. A Co-Op position within Packaging offers a tremendous learning opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Packaging Science Materials Science Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or another related degree.

During the Mondelēz International Co-Op experience students areprovidedan opportunity to take a leadership role with assigned projects. Most of the students effort will be directed toward total project management including packaging structural design financial feasibilitiescoordinationand execution of packaging material testing in both laboratory and production environments and exploringnew technologies. The Mondelēz International Co-op assignment is geared towards providing students with real-world experience. As such Co-ops maybe responsible forrunning plant trials presenting project solutions to cross functional partners creating samples interfacing with external suppliers selecting materialsidentifyingcost-savings opportunities and more.

Many Co-Ops may have the opportunity toparticipatein training sessions with external suppliers and travel to Mondelēz International manufacturing facilities distributioncentersand other Mondelēz International R&D addition to their primary responsibilities students will be exposed to a wide variety of packaging processes equipment and materials and will work closely with cross-functional partners in Marketing R&D Operations Logistics Finance and Procurement.

Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

  • Pursuing aBachelorsDegreein:Packaging Science

  • Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with apreferredexpected graduation date betweenDecember 2027and May 2029.

  • Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and withMondelēz International(i.e. H1-B visa F-1 visa (OPT) TN visa or any other non-immigrant status.


The ideal candidate displays some of the following characteristics:

  • Strong leadership potential and student leadership experience.

  • Excellent communication skills and resilience.

  • Adaptable with interpersonal savvy and engaged in diverse extracurricular activities.

  • Demonstrating a growth mindset agility integrity and a vision for the future.

  • Strong cognitive abilities willingness to learn and data pattern recognition.

  • Driven curious and ready to make a positive impact.

Why choose Mondelez International

Ever wondered how your favorite snacks get madeDontmiss the chance to find out! Check out some of theperksof being a MDLZ Intern:

  • Subsidized fully furnished housing for the Summer (For those who qualify)

  • Roundtrip travel covered at the beginning and end of the internship

  • Given value added projects that are presented to Leadership

  • Intern programming including events and activities throughout the summer

  • Full-Time conversion opportunities upon graduation

Compensation

  • The expected compensation weekly payrangesfor interns is$1000-1250based on your graduation date.

  • Compensation rates for Summer Internsispre-determined and non-negotiable.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack at the right moment made the right way. We have corporate offices sales manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincludingOreoandChipsAhoy!cookiesRitzWheat ThinsandTriscuitcrackersClifbarsandSwedish FishandSour PatchKidsconfectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.


Mondelēz Global LLC is an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation toparticipatein the job application process may contact forassistance.

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary ranges for this position are shown below; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

Any other location base salary range: $65875.00

In addition Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance wellness and family support programs life and disability insurance retirement savings plans paid leave programs education related programs paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack at the right moment made the right way. We have corporate offices sales manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies Ritz Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

For more information about your Federal rights please see; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Interns

Early Careers

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Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. ... View more

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