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Designer Intern

CompanyPratt Industries
LocationKansas City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 30, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The candidate will lead continuous improvement projects focused on waste reduction, throughput enhancement, and manufacturing reliability through data collection and statistical analysis. Responsibilities include demonstrating technical expertise in packaging systems, leading cost-saving initiatives, and driving commercialization opportunities.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4932
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Pratt Industries is a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated packaging and display solutions. Founded more than 30 years ago, the company has shown dramatic growth with state-of-the-art facilities in 25 states and Mexico. Pratt is America’s fifth largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held producer of 100% recycled paper, with more than 10,000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. The Georgia-based company operates an extensive Recycling Company to supply six of the most modern, cost-effective 100% recycled paper mills – in Conyers, GA, New York City, NY, Valparaiso, IN , Shreveport, LA, Wapakoneta, OH and Henderson, KY. Pratt is dedicated to the sustainability of the environment, its customers and its people. The cornerstone of Pratt’s mission is to protect and nurture the planet’s natural resources while reducing our impact on the environment by “Harvesting the Urban Forest.” By doing so the company also seeks to help its customers meet their environmental goals. Pratt Industries provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
About the Role

The candidate will be assigned a continuous improvement project with a focus on waste improvement, throughput improvement and manufacturing reliability through data collection and statistical analysis.

Qualifications:

Must have an interest in packaging design and basic knowledge of corrugated packaging.

Language skills:

Must be able to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Communications Skills:

Must be able to communicate and build interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to calculate figures and read a tape measure, and convert fractions to decimals.

Computer Skills:

Must be able to perform basic computer functions, such as data entry, operations of mouse and keyboard. Working knowledge of Microsoft office products such as but not limited to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Demonstrate technical and business expertise for our packaging systems offering strategic direction for existing and new packaging solutions and technologies
  • Identify and lead initiatives for continuous improvement and cost savings through packaging
  • Possess good project management skills driving commercialization and other opportunities against business strategies
  • Demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills with the mindset of continuous improvement techniques (such as Lean, Six Sigma, etc.), showing thorough understanding of the interactions between process operations, ingredients, methods, environment and people to provide robust operating systems
  • Self-starter and proactive in challenging technical assumptions and current business practices
  • Conduct capacity studies, enhance system reliability and identify/implement productivity improvements including new technologies

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Recognized technical abilities and practical experience with strong capabilities in the following areas:

  • Theory/functionality of manufacturing systems and unit operations
  • Statistics and analytical methods
  • Process measurement and control
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Mechanical aptitude; troubleshooting
  • Software (CAD) used in package design
Qualifications

- Opportunity to work with Corrugate Industry Designers

Key Skills
Data CollectionStatistical AnalysisPackaging DesignCorrugated PackagingCommunicationInterpersonal RelationshipsCalculationData EntryMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointProject ManagementTroubleshootingLeanSix SigmaCAD
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