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B&G Foods Inc. · 5 days ago

Engineering Co-op

Ankeny, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

B&G Foods Inc. is seeking an Engineering Co-op to manage engineering projects within the packing or process department at their manufacturing plant. The role involves supporting operations to meet safety and quality metrics, commissioning new equipment, and presenting improvement findings to plant leadership.

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Responsibilities

Support the operation to meet safety, quality and reliability metrics

Commissioning, Qualification and Verification of new equipment

Sustainability improvements (waste reduction, energy savings)

Document new and modified standard operating procedures

Communicate results and teaching best practices to operators

Problem analysis and problem solving for current department opportunities

Participate in experimental orders for new initiatives

Present improvement findings and results to plant leadership

Qualification

Engineering DegreeAnalytical SkillsLeadershipProblem SolvingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

Sophomore+ currently pursuing an Engineering Degree required

Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

Must be able to work without sponsorship

Must be willing to relocate to/reside near reporting location for duration of the assignment

Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures

Ability to work independently and in a team environment with minimal supervision

Ability to use analytical skills to solve problems and think creatively

Positive communication skills (verbal and written) as well as organizational skills to prioritize and plan work, multi-task and meet project deadlines

Participates in Team, Department and Plant meetings and related activities to represent operations and support projects

Maintains good working relationships with peers, technicians and leadership, etc., and interfaces with necessary support functions outside of the plant

Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds periodically

Capable of standing on a concrete floor for a significant amount of time during an 8 or 12 hour period

Able to work with and around cleaning chemicals and may perform some cleaning duties

Able to work in areas of extreme temperatures (hot/cold) periodically

Preferred

Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, and Packaging Engineering degrees preferred

Preferable that student is availability for multiple rotations

Demonstrated leadership in field of study, extracurricular activities or service organizations

Must be able to flow to work on other shifts on as needed basis

Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated to excel in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Company

B&G Foods Inc.

At B&G Foods, we pride ourselves in delivering best in class brands and believe that recruiting people of the highest caliber is essential to our sustained growth and long-term success.

Founded in 1996