Packaging Master Trainee

Position Snapshot

Location: R&D Konolfingen, Switzerland
Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition
Act. Rate: 100%
Type of contract: Internship, 12 months
Start date: 1.02.2025 or 1.05.2025

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions.
Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration.
A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core.
A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow.

Position Summary

At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. As a Packaging Master Trainee, you will be responsible for various tasks related to equipment inventory management, calibration, documentation, and operating procedures. Additionally, you will be involved in packaging development technical projects, writing instructions and guidelines, performing laboratory analyses, and preparing comprehensive reports.

A Day in the Life of a Packaging Master Trainee

• You will support our packaging laboratory by conducting selected analyses and provide accurate and reliable results; compile and write comprehensive reports based on laboratory findings.
• You will work on online training modules with the assistance of relevant experts and learning and leveraging new technology.
• You will assist packaging development technical projects.
• You will assist in the comprehensive assessment of specifications and documentation of various packaging materials, ensuring compliance with the Nestlé golden rules of sustainable packaging.
• You will manage the packaging laboratory equipment portfolio, ensuring proper functioning, maintenance, calibration, documentation, and maintain an organized inventory of laboratory supplies and materials.
• You will develop and update operating procedures for efficient laboratory operations, preparing clear and concise instructions and guidelines for equipment and laboratory methods.

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive and result-focused combined with an innovative mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Fluency in English (oral and written), at ease at networking in an international environment.

We are offering you challenging tasks in an international team. If you have a strong interest in food processing and are able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, your service orientation is a key criterion for your success. If you are passionate about people, cultures and communication, like complex environments and want to make a difference to our company’s performance, please apply in English.

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