Packaging Internship Summer 2021
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Packaging Intern in our corporate headquarters located at Hunt Valley, MD. This is a 10-week internship (June 2021 - August 2021) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor
At McCormick, you’ll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential.
Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Hunt Valley, MD allows college students to get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment.
During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry. You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick. Are you up for the challenge?
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist with daily packaging development and testing, including sample preparation, data acquisition & analysis, and written reporting.
· Conduct an independent research project in an area of agreed upon mutual interest – proposal, execution and written and oral presentation at conclusion of internship.
· Work directly with internal packaging development teams providing hands-on assistance and project guidance.
· Support plant trials as required
· Collaborate with other packaging scientists and technologists to deliver ad hoc project results in a timely manner. Ability to work independently, learn new tasks, solve problems, show strong self-motivation and initiative
· Present final report on work completed during the intern period.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
· Currently enrolled in a 4-year undergraduate program with degree completion between December 2021 - May/June 2023 (December 2021-May 2022 preferred)
· Enrollment as a Packaging Science, Engineering, Chemistry or Material Science major for the 2020-2021 academic year
· Grade point average overall minimum of 3.0/4.0 and 3.25 within major
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.
As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.