Packaging/Product Handling Engineering Intern

Join Dart Container today! Get hands-on experience working with conveyors, robotic arms, AGVs, and automated palletizing systems. You’ll help design and implement automation solutions that cut costs, boost efficiency, and improve production. From supporting mentor-led projects to taking ownership of your own, you’ll see your ideas come to life while making a real impact on the plant floor.

Who We Are…

We're your top choice for foam cups, classic red SOLO cups, and convenient take-out containers. We give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. Join us, and let’s raise a cup to good times!

Why Dart Container:

• One on One Mentor
• Hands on Experience with Live Projects
• Lunch and Learns
• Opportunity to Travel
• Onsite Fitness Center

What You Will Do:

• Support automation projects involving packaging, labeling, and transporting finished goods using conveyors, robotic arms, and AGVs.

• Assist with automated palletizing and wrapping of finished goods.

• Contribute to product design discussions to improve features that support automation and efficient production.

• Help implement automation equipment aimed at reducing costs and improving OEE.

• Work on tasks assigned by a mentor, with weekly progress reviews.

• Take ownership of small projects, applying individual ideas and problem-solving approaches.

• Gain exposure to unique, custom automation solutions that directly support plant production needs.

What You Will Bring:

• Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior student status working towards a Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in an engineering related field of study
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including the ability to create basic reports, documents, presentations and spreadsheets in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
• Strong verbal communication skills in order to clearly explain options and solutions to end-users
• Strong written communication skills demonstrating the ability to prepare outlines, reports, letters, and any other supplemental materials in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to identify issues, compare data, and investigate discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Able to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate
• Ability to effectively manage and execute multiple tasks, projects and priorities
• Ability to collaborate with team members

Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red Solo cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for more than 50 years. Dart is a family-owned, family-focused company of 13,000 employees united by a shared set of values. Headquartered in Mason, MI, Dart has 30 locations in four countries.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

• THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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