Molding Internship - Summer 2026

Internship - Summer 2026
POSITION SUMMARY:


Founded in 1968, Polytainers is a privately-owned company that has been committed to providing industry-leading plastic packaging and total value packaging solutions to the food industry for more than 50 years. We are looking for driven interns, interested in learning about the plastic packaging industry, to train and participate in many different areas of operations. The interns hired for this position should expect to learn multiple facets of business and will leave this position with valuable skills and industry knowledge.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:


The 2064 Molding Interns will work and train with multiple departments in the facility to get an end-to-end view of our facility, our business, and our manufacturing and molding processes.
• This position will train and work with the Molding and Engineering Teams on assigned projects. This will be driven by OEE and other internal cost structures.
• This position will be required to work on cross functional teams.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:


The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented student who is hungry to learn about all facets of the plastics industry. Qualifications include:
• Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering Technology and has completed their sophomore or junior year by the summer of 2026
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, verbal, presentations and written
• Must be able to work and act in a professional manner with all levels of team members in the organization


INTERNSHIP DATES/ LOCATION


Internship Dates
This internship will be held over the summer of 2026. Selected candidates will spend 10-12 weeks working full-time at our facility. Remote and virtual options are not available for this internship. The internship start and end dates are flexible to accommodate students' school schedule and summer availability.

Relocation
This internship is located in Lee's Summit, MO (right outside of Kansas City, MO). Relocation and housing assistance will be provided for candidates located outside of the Kansas City Metropolitan area.


Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.