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Packaging Engineering Co-Op

CompanyChobani
LocationTown of Pittsfield
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 18, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The role involves maximizing the potential of systems for effective reporting and analyzing current manufacturing processes to develop improvement ideas. The intern will assist in implementing projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
2196
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Chobani is a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all. Since 2005, we have made food from natural ingredients, that tastes delicious and nourishes people. We’re proud to be America’s No. 1 yogurt brand – making yogurt without compromise – with all natural ingredients and no preservatives. Over the last 19 years we’ve continued to disrupt the dairy industry, adding oatmilk and creamers to our portfolio alongside yogurt. In 2023, La Colombe – a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftsmanship and impact – became part of the Chobani family, adding coffee to our lineup and new opportunities to innovate. From the beginning, we set out to be a different kind of company, believing how we make our product is just as important as what goes into it. As a business, we put our people first, providing competitive wages, benefits that enable health and wellness, opportunities for growth and development, a commitment to keeping our people safe and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong. People are truly our magic ingredient. We also believe businesses can do well by doing good and are committed to giving back to the communities we call home. As a food company, we believe everyone should have access to good, nutritious food and are dedicated to fighting hunger and food insecurity. From volunteer initiatives to building infrastructure, and supporting organizations through our Community Impact Fund, we know that what matters most is the difference we make for others.
About the Role

Summary

The Plant Operations Internship will allow the successful candidate to enhance their real-life experiences and learn modern skills in the field they are studying. It is an outstanding opportunity to get hands-on experience on the manufacturing plant floor and understand how data is applied to make insightful observations, determine efficiency trends and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

  • Using systems to their maximum potential and make reporting effective, efficient, timely, accurate, and insightful
  • Complete studies on current manufacturing equipment installations to evaluate operational efficiency and line performance. Assist with the support of implementing projects for improvement for instance: Kaizen, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing
  • Analyze current operational processes; develop and implement ideas for improvement
  • Develop performance standards & metrics; implement analysis and reporting processes to monitor operational performance
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Food Science, Business or related field
  • Possesses interest in working food manufacturing
  • Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Students with a minimum of one year of major specific classes, preferred
  • Ability to work in a plant environment with exposure to loud, hot, cold, or wet environments
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for eight hours per day

About Us 

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready-to-make meals.

  
Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company's philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets. 


For more information, please visit  www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

 

The salary range for this full-time position is $0.00 - $0.00, + bonus + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. 

 

Chobani provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay. To support growing families, we provide fertility and childcare assistance, and 12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, a wellness reimbursement, on-site gym access (certain locations) and a monthly wellness newsletter to connect you with resources and timely information. We offer various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure and 11 holidays each year.

Key Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamworkCollaborationOperational EfficiencyLean ManufacturingKaizenSix SigmaData AnalysisReportingPerformance StandardsMetrics DevelopmentManufacturing ProcessesProject ImplementationContinuous Improvement
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingFood & Beverage
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision CoverageDisability InsuranceHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountsTuition Reimbursement401kFertility AssistanceChildcare AssistanceParental LeaveWellness ResourcesPaid Time OffHolidays