Packaging Intern

Are you hungry to innovate? To do things differently? To work with a company that’s real, thoughtful and very forward-thinking?

Meet Riverside. We are an organic, “better for you” snack company, manufacturing award-winning, nutritious, allergen-free snacks. Your kids know us as MadeGood, tasty school-safe snacks. Your buddies on the go grab our GOOD TO GO delicious and nutritious snacks. And your pup begs for a Cookie Pal treat, our human-grade, vegan dog treats.

At Riverside, we make delicious snacks that are good in every way. From our ingredients to our manufacturing practices, we’ve raised every bar on every aspect. We’re friendly and focused on creating foods that are good for you and good to the planet as well. Riverside Natural Foods is B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line, Zero Waste, and Canadian owned and operated.

Come work with a Canadian leader We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, passion and fun.

We continue to grow and today are looking for a committed, talented, star to join our team as our **Packaging Intern.**

**Position Summary/Objective**:
This position has a positive impact on the company by ensuring packaging data accuracy, improving packaging quality and line efficiency as well as developing new packaging components.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values
- Close collaboration with PKG Team and cross functional team (Manufacturing, Product R&D, Production, Supply Chain, etc) to develop packaging components from concept to implementation
- Coordinate plant trials to test packaging materials on commercial scale packaging lines
- Coordinate packaging tests, such as compression and ship tests
- Manage packaging specifications and Finished Product Assemblies (50% of the work)
- Input packaging info into a new data base
- Update packaging info and ensure their accuracy
- Troubleshoot issues related to packaging materials; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to remedy the issue and make plans to prevent future occurrence
- Keeps the work atmosphere** FUN** by keeping it light and welcoming
- More duties as the individual develops and gains experience

**Reporting Relationships**
***The position reports directly to the Packaging Development Manager.

**Education & Qualifications**
- ** Patient **and **detail oriented**:

- Enjoy working in a team and in a fast-paced environment
- Science or engineering degree in progress, preferably coop term after the 3rd year of degree

**Skills & Abilities**
- Ability to take **OWNERSHIP** and prioritize workload
- ** TEAM** player with a positive attitude
- Exhibits **GRIT** with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and **ADAPTABILITY**:

- Demonstrates **HUMILITY** throughout the company on a daily basis
- Aptitude to exhibit, **RESPECT** and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment

**What We Offer**:

- Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs
- RRSP matching or IRA matching for an empowered financial journey
- Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
- Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
- An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

**How to Apply**:
Riverside Natural Foods is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply.