Packaging Co-Op

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. is a leading multi-national consumer packaged goods company (CPG), specializing in the sales of Cranberry products. Formed as a Grower-Owned Cooperative in 1930, Ocean Spray® is owned by a diverse network of over 700 Cranberry Farmers. These growers, many of which are multi-generational farming families who have been a part of the Cooperative for decades, are the foundation for all that we do.  Ever aware of our long-term commitment to our Growers, we care deeply about sustainability— in regard to both our business metrics and the environment—and believe that a focus on strong environmental management is an integral part of the way we manage our business.   

At Ocean Spray, our purpose is to generate a passion for our Farmer’s fruit around the world by connecting our farms to families for a better life. Living out our values of Grower Mindset, Sustainable Results, Integrity Above All, Inclusive Teamwork (GRIT) has made Ocean Spray® a creative, entrepreneurial, energetic, and fun place to work.  

Who We are Looking For: 

Are you interested in a career in the food and beverage industry? Does the thought of bringing new consumer products to life excite you? Are you curious, self-motivated and a natural problem solver? If your answers are yes to all three of these questions, then you may be a great fit for Ocean Spray Engineering! 

Our R&D Team is looking for a Packaging Development Co-op for the Summer of 2027! All Co-Ops start June 8, 2027 and will be 6 months long.  

Position location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays & Fridays remote.  

What You Will Do & What You Will Learn: 

The Packaging Development Co-op will be responsible for supporting Ocean Spray’s Packaging Development team in a variety of packaging initiatives. These initiatives include new packaging designs, cost savings initiatives, packaging design modifications and manufacturing facility support. The required support from this position includes; assisting in packaging design, coordinating and performing line trials and lab testing, creating and managing specifications, management of packaging project timelines and communicating project status to internal business partners. 

In this role, the Packaging Development Co-Op would work closely with Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Product Development and external packaging suppliers. 

As an intern, you will be exposed to the following key components through orientation meetings, shadowing and on the job training. 

• Packaging component design 

• Packaging lab testing 

• Performing and reporting on packaging line trials 

• Consumer Insights 

• Sales and customer requirements 

• Packaging specifications 

Interns are assigned objectives that support key business initiatives and are provided an outline of the deliverables and expected measurable results. Feedback against these objectives is provided mid-way through and upon completion of the internship. 

Pay Range: 

$25.00 - $32.00 Hourly 

What You’ll Need: 

• Must be a current student enrolled in a Bachelor’s Packaging Science Degree Program 

• Completed Packaging Materials I & II 

• Completed Packaging Distribution 

• Strong communication Skills 

Who We Are:

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:

• Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.