Job Description:

Here at Mars, we work together for the world we want tomorrow, for people, pets and our planet. From being a socially responsible business, to investing in our Associates to help them be their best selves - we're always looking at how we can make tomorrow brighter.

As an Associate, the paths you choose, the relationships you build, and the opportunities you make, are all made by you. You have the freedom and ownership to create your own Mars career journey with tons of support and development along the way. We’re always seeking to transform today’s talent into the leaders of tomorrow – start your journey at Mars today.

Mars Wrigley Packaging Co-Op Experience

As a Mars Wrigley Packaging Co-Op, you will gain exposure to the following areas:

As a Packaging Engineer, you are responsible for the below:Lead and execute packaging innovation projects under the guidance of packaging associates.Support ideating and realizing value leadership and cost savings goals.Develop detailed packaging specifications to ensure quality materials and best value for money on all packaging components used at our facilities, co-packers and co-manufacturers.Perform packaging sustainability assignments to help meet Mars Wrigley sustainability goals.Collaborate with cross functional team members including product development, equipment engineering, activity management, finance, industrial engineer and others.The Mars Co-Op is a 7 month summer/fall program providing excellent depth of experience with various real world Mars projects.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for agile students who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships.We are looking for students who are passionate about packaging and the consumer products industry.Prefer a student earning a Packaging Engineering degree.Eligible candidates should be a rising senior. This opportunity is a full-time commitment from end of May to late December. Before applying, students must ensure this time commitment is acceptable for their graduation requirements.This packaging opportunity will be based in Chicago, IllinoisOpen to students legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employmentEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of drug & background screening

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What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.The Mars Internship Experience is a 10–12-week summer program providing excellent depth of experience with real world business problems and opportunities.Exciting professional and social engagement activities throughout the experience that provide opportunities to network with your intern peers all the way up to senior leaders.Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you succeed and get the most out of your experience.A hybrid work model that simultaneously celebrates the benefits of focusing remotely and the connection & co-creation that happens when we work together in person.Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.Some of the perks you will receive are an industry competitive salary & benefits packages, fun freebies, and pet-friendly offices.

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. Our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.