WestRock Company · 21 hours ago
Sales & Design Intern Summer 2026 - Minneapolis MN
Minneapolis, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerWestRock Company is a global packaging leader seeking a Sales & Design Intern for Summer 2026. This role offers hands-on experience in Sales and Design within Corrugated Packaging, where the intern will learn to translate customer requirements into effective packaging solutions while collaborating with various departments to support revenue growth and quality solutions.
CommercialManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper ManufacturingSustainability
Responsibilities
Participate in customer calls, plant visits, and discovery sessions; capture requirements and assist with proposals, quotes, and bid responses
Support concept development and structural/graphic design tasks (e.g., dielines, CAD layouts, samples) to deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions
Assist in building samples and coordinating performance tests (compression, ISTA, transit, shelf readiness) with design labs and operations
Maintain accurate CRM records and project documentation; prepare customer-ready presentation materials
Coordinate with estimating, production planning, and supply chain to ensure accurate specs and timely delivery
Contribute ideas to reduce waste, improve manufacturability, and enhance customer experience; support cost-out and sustainability initiatives
Qualification
Required
Candidate must be actively enrolled in an accredited college/university program, preferably studying Packaging Engineering and/or related disciplines
Strong interest in packaging design and customer engagement
Ability to collaborate across functions and communicate effectively
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement
Preferred
Familiarity with CAD tools and design principles is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Competitive compensation aligned with skills and potential.
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (7)
2024 (14)
2023 (25)
2022 (8)
2021 (24)
2020 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
2026-01-09
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