Ollie was born with the mission of improving the lives of pets and pet parents nationwide. We make human-grade pet food, tailored for each dog's nutritional needs, and deliver directly to our customers' doors. Through Ollie's carefully crafted meals and health services for members, dogs can truly live their healthiest, happiest lives.
As a member of our growing team, you'll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.
Ollie is looking for a 6-month Packaging Engineer co-op to join our Science Team and contribute to the development of innovative, sustainable, and high-quality packaging solutions for our products. The Packaging co-op will work closely with the Packaging Engineering Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, quality, product development, and member experience. This role offers hands-on experience in packaging design, testing, and optimization, making it ideal for students pursuing a degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related field who are eager to gain real-world experience in the consumer goods industry.
This role is based remotely and will report to the Packaging Engineering Manager. 25% travel will be required.
What You'll Do:
Who You Are:
What You'll Get:
What We Value:
Keeping Dogs At The Heart
Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.
Being Courageous And Kind
We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.
Setting New Standards
We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.
Making Ollie The Best Chapter
We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
If you'd like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you're interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.
Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.
As a member of our growing team, you'll take part in a company culture that cares deeply about its work and its team members.
Ollie is looking for a 6-month Packaging Engineer co-op to join our Science Team and contribute to the development of innovative, sustainable, and high-quality packaging solutions for our products. The Packaging co-op will work closely with the Packaging Engineering Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams in operations, quality, product development, and member experience. This role offers hands-on experience in packaging design, testing, and optimization, making it ideal for students pursuing a degree in Packaging Science, Engineering, or a related field who are eager to gain real-world experience in the consumer goods industry.
This role is based remotely and will report to the Packaging Engineering Manager. 25% travel will be required.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in the development and testing of new packaging materials and designs to ensure functionality, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinate and conduct packaging performance tests.
- Develop and refine packaging processes that align with Ollie's sustainability and quality objectives.
- Collaborate with FSQA, R&D, and Process Engineering teams to implement and test new packaging materials and technologies.
- Troubleshoot packaging-related production issues and propose actionable solutions.
- Support sustainability initiatives by researching eco-friendly materials and optimizing packaging designs to reduce waste.
- Work closely with suppliers and vendors to define packaging material specifications, ensuring consistent quality and manufacturing standards.
Who You Are:
- You are currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Packaging Science, Materials Engineering or a related field.
- You have a minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
- You have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- You can successfully work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with packaging testing methods and equipment is a plus.
- You are detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- You demonstrate intellectual curiosity, innovation, and initiative.
- You are comfortable working in a technology-driven, late-stage startup environment.
- You are passionate about Ollie's mission and are eager to apply your skills to improve the lives of pets and their parents.
What You'll Get:
- Hands-on experience in innovative packaging projects within the consumer goods industry.
- Opportunities to work on sustainability-focused initiatives.
- Exposure to a collaborative, fast-paced environment in a purpose-driven organization.
- Mentorship and support from experienced professionals.
- Competitive compensation.
- Inspiring pack members!
What We Value:
Keeping Dogs At The Heart
Our profound love for dogs unites us and drives and inspires every aspect of our business. We wholeheartedly believe dogs make us better in life and at work.
Being Courageous And Kind
We create a safe, inclusive space for everyone to show up as their authentic selves. We check our egos at the door and speak our minds. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives as they bring new and different ideas and ways of working together.
Setting New Standards
We believe in continually raising the bar, never settling for less than our best as a team and individuals. We keep improving from the quality of our products to our customer experience to how we work.
Making Ollie The Best Chapter
We are building an impactful business while making memorable experiences with one another. We celebrate our successes, learn from our failures, and enjoy our collective journey. Our time at Ollie should be a milestone in our careers.
If you'd like to stand out, tell us in your cover letter why you're interested in joining Ollie and how your skills match the responsibilities detailed in this posting.
Ollie embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Ollie is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please include that in your application.