Mars Wrigley Packaging Co-Op, Chicago, Illinois (Summer 2025)

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 Packing Co-Op Experience

As a Mars Wrigley Packing 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.

• 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, Illinois
• Open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S., without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug & background screening

• 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.