Packaging Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Job Title: Packaging Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Company: Sartori Company

Location: Plymouth, WI

Description: Sartori is a family-owned company that has been cultivating award winning artisanal cheese from Wisconsin farms for over four generations. As a packaging engineering co-op/intern, you will work with a cross-functional team focused on product design, process development, quality, and food safety.
Students will be exposed to a large variety of packaging processes, equipment, materials, and products. Additionally, during the co-op/internship experience at Sartori, students will interact with and learn from many different external packaging suppliers. This position would start end of May/early June and end sometime in August 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Identifies sustainable alternatives to existing packaging formats, materials, and processes.

· Assists in documentation and specification creation for new and existing packaging.

· Develop packaging dielines and pallet patterns for new and existing products.

· Assist in creating shelf-life plans for new or changing products.

· Support validation efforts under guidance from Packaging Engineers for new packaging formats and changing packaging materials by attending packaging trials.

· Collaborates cross functionally to identify common challenges and apply established problem-solving techniques to assign root cause and recommended next steps for resolution.

· Assists Packaging Engineers in packaging prototyping efforts for innovation projects.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with a focus on Packaging required.

· Strong understanding of flexible films, rigid plastics, and corrugated/paperboard materials is required.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

· Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates behaviors that reflect the company’s culture and values of family, commitment, authenticity, ingenuity, integrity, and humility.

· Critical Thinking: Draws conclusions from data in a logical, systematic way. Can make sound decisions from the conclusions

· Quality Control Analysis: Proven ability to execute trial protocols.

· Written Expression: Proven ability to communicate analytical problems and steps taken during assessment.

· Packaging & Manufacturing Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of packaging design, and manufacturing processes interaction.

· Strategic Thinking: Anticipates and prepares for future events and outcomes.

· Colloration: Works well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.

· Adaptability: Adjusts easily to new or changing circumstances.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

WORK LOCATION: This is a hybrid position (4 days in-office, 1 day remote - based on assigned projects) located at our Pleasant View corporate office located in Plymouth, WI.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Minimal travel, which may include occasional day trips depending on project assignments (estimated at 5%). A valid driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK SETTING / ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Team Member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessary. 

Experience, Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
· Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree with a focus on Packaging required.
· Strong understanding of flexible films, rigid plastics, and corrugated/paperboard materials is required. 

Hours/Employment Type: Full Time 

Salary/Wage: Based on education level

How to Apply: Visit our online posting

Questions? Please contact Paige Vanden Bush at pvandenbush@Sartoricheese.com, (608) 690-7246