2026 Packaging Co-Op

Background & Purpose of the Job

​ ​ Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in more than 190 countries. In the United States, the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann’s, Knorr, Nexxus, TRESemmé and V aseline . All of the pre ceding brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. We are developing our brands for people’s lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow – aiming to make sustainable living commonplace . Unilever of fer s vast and exciting career paths within R&D . Creating ne w innovatio ns and enhancing our existing brand portfolio – it’s all yours in Unilever’s R&D Packaging function . As a Packag ing Co-op at Unilever , you will learn how we develop packaging using the latest technologies, bringing new innovations to life for our consumers . Bring your ima gination and technical expertise to h elp devel op superior products in an ever-evolving consumer marketplace. Packaging Co-op opportunities are in CT and NJ . ​

Who You Are & What You’ll Do

​ ​ With guidance from a mentor and manager, Packaging C o-ops will support and then lead projects. You’ll represent R&D Packaging on cross-functional teams and be empowered to manage your own projects, making valuable contributions to the business and touching a wide array of packaging formats . Responsibilities include developing technical specifications, organizing plant trials, providing project timelines and tracking reports , develop and execute test plan /s uccess criteria . Qualified candidates can analyze data/test results, work under pressure to meet project deadlines and effectively communicate with manager and team members. ​

• You’re a born leader: ​ You will lead your own projects. ​

• You’re a dot connector: ​ You will analyze testing data and provide recommendations for the best way forward. ​

• You love to win, and have fun doing it: ​ You have a passion for learning how new technologies can be implemented to meet strategic goals. ​

• You’re a story teller : ​ You will present your projects to management . ​

• You’re a culture & change champion: ​ You bring your own experiences and uniqueness to the team, which is valued in our inclusive work environment. ​

What You’ll Need To Succeed

​ ​ - Undergraduate candidate with Junior or Senior status or Graduate candidate – Minimum GPA of 3.0 - Coursework in P ackaging E ngineering or other re levant technically related field – Ability to execute projects and analyze research data/studies – Ability to deliver data to support insights and recommendations - Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines – Ability to successfully interact on cross-functional teams – Willingness to relocate ​

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth (https://www.unilever.com/about/who-we-are/our-vision/) | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzuVqApc7i-tR2YxazMxNkpPZVU/view) | Every Voice Matters (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/the-sustainable-living-plan/enhancing-livelihoods/opportunities-for-women/upholding-diversity/) | Global Reach (https://www.unilever.com/brands/) | Life at Unilever (https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/1248/life/) | Careers with Purpose (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/) | World Class Career Development Programs (https://www.unilever.com/careers/graduates/uflp/) | Check Out Our Space (https://www.themuse.com/companies/unilever/office) | Focus On Sustainability (https://www.unilever.com/sustainable-living/transformational-change/)

Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities

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At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. For more information on your federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf)

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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Job Category: Research & Development

Job Type: Full time

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