Packaging Intern

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Wausau Distribution Center - Wausau, WI, Position Type: Internship, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, We are looking for a Packaging Intern to join our team from January 2027 to May 2027.

ABOUT US:

Rocket Industrial is a leader in the packaging industry, serving a diverse range of industries with a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Our tagline, "Package With Less," reflects our mission to help businesses achieve more with less waste, less cost, and less complexity. Join us on our journey as we continue to lead the way in packaging innovation and help our customers achieve their goals with the best possible solutions.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

The Packaging Intern is a critical knowledge worker at Rocket Industrial, acting as both a solutions consultant to our sales staff and customers, and the curator of appropriate solutions. This individual will provide technical expertise to the sales team by identifying, designing, testing, and presenting custom solutions to our customers. Alongside communicating with our sales reps, this role will also directly communicate with clients. The Packaging Engineer will have a thorough understanding of the competition and how we can best differentiate ourselves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Following and learning various testing methodologies.
Design, Test and Develop New Packaging Systems
Assisting with new industrial & retail packaging designs and concepts
Work with multiple vendors and materials. Multiple vendor evaluations.
Helping to develop new product offerings, vendor relationships and assisting with the development of current vendor relationships
Supporting sales growth in all current product categories
Assisting to help determine most efficient and optimal packaging solutions for current and prospective customers.
Key Performance Indicators and Additional Expectations:

Percentage of lab reports assigned delivered on time
Percentage of new packaging designs proposed delivered on time
$20,000 revenue generation from assigned projects over a 6 month period
$15,000 added in company profit margin over a 6 month period
Minimum of 12 end user calls
Positive customer satisfaction
Responsiveness Score

 
Qualifications:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Enrollment in a Packaging degree program
Demonstrate fundamental understanding of packaging materials and testing procedures