Fall 2026 Packaging Co-Op

Job Description

Have a taste for something big? Launch your career at Conagra Brands, one of North America's leading branded food companies!

Our co-op program will introduce you to the world of consumer packaged goods with the goal of cooking up an interest in future career opportunities and allowing you to make an impact in a refuse-to-lose environment. You'll have the chance to work with one or more of our iconic brands: Reddi-wip, Slim Jim, Angie's BOOMCHICKPOP, Chef Boyardee, Swiss Miss and more!

What Can You Expect from A Packaging Co-op Experience?

Your co-op experience will be a 6-month immersion into Conagra Brands and our Research & Development (R&D) Packaging organization.

You will support our packaging teams with technical project tasks that will contribute to the development and commercialization of new, improved, and cost-reduced packaging. You will support the delivery of technology objectives and meet your individual goals.

Location: Omaha, NE

Dates: July-December 2026

What are the Perks of Working at Conagra?

• Relocation and housing Assistance will be available to those who do not have housing in Omaha

• Exposure to contemporary business and technical challenges

• Co-op Program directed by professionals with extensive industry experience

• Chance to personally drive impactful projects, based on individual's skill and interest level

• "Dress for your day" attire, 1 p.m. office dismissals on Fridays in the Summer

Are You the Right Candidate?

We're looking for a driven, highly motivated individual who wants to be part of cultivating the most energized, highest impact culture in the food industry. If you are craving an opportunity to build your talents, make a difference, and be empowered to kick start your professional career in a refuse-to-lose environment, then we want to meet you! We encourage you to discover your own potential and we will provide you with unparalleled opportunities to make an impact.

Qualifications:

• Current student with a graduation date of May or December 2026

• Packaging Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, or related major preferred

• Expertise: Low level of complexity in tasks, expected to be a quick learner

• Leadership Skills: Openness to coaching / mentoring, ability to seek out information as needed

• Technical Skills: Execute experiments, participate in plant trials and prepare results for review. Apply knowledge of technical field to work & maintain awareness of technical developments in field

• Communication Skills: Prepare and present results, both written & oral, to supervisor

• Contribute to preparation of technical reports. Develop & issue technical specifications

• Fiscal & Strategic long-range plans: Understanding of strategies as appropriate for project assignments

• Risk Management / Problem Solving / Work Plans: Perform technical project related tasks, may manage small projects independently

• Relevant Budget accountabilities: Complete project tasks on budget, appropriate attention to cost considerations

Travel Requirements: May travel up to 30% of time. Must be able to travel independently and as a responsible representative of Conagra

Work Environment: Office, laboratory, pilot plant, and plant environments

Our Company:

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit ( .

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. ?

Hourly Rate: $20-28

Our Intern Benefits

As a Conagra intern, you get paid holidays, relocation and housing assistance. During your time with us, you'll have access to learning and development live sessions, as well as tools like LinkedIn Learning. You will also travel to our Omaha campus for Intern Orientation as well as an End of Summer Celebration.

Our Company

Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. Guided by an entrepreneurial spirit, our Company combines a rich heritage of making great food with a sharpened focus on innovation. Our portfolio is evolving to satisfy people's changing food preferences. Our iconic brands, such as Birds Eye, Duncan Hines, Healthy Choice, Marie Callender's, Reddi-wip, and Slim Jim, and emerging brands, including Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, Duke's, Earth Balance, Gardein, and Frontera, offer choices for every occasion.

We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit ( .

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.