Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
032096 2026 Summer Chemical Engineering Co-Op (Plastics) (Open)

Job Description:

Attention students! Ready to ignite your career? Discover excitement and opportunity with Greif.

Greif offers a unique opportunity to learn, inspire and make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always valued. As a leader in industrial packaging, Greif is dedicated to creating solutions for life's essentials, with colleagues delivering legendary customer service in over 35 countries.

Awarded the prestigious 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and 2024 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace, Greif is committed to sustainability and values every team member as a colleague. Our journey towards becoming the best-performing customer service company isn't just about metrics; it's about the people and strategies that define us.

Ready to shape your career journey in a company as unique as you? You've come to the right place.

Responsibilities:

Unlock invaluable corporate experience and propel your engineering career to new heights.

A co-op at Greif will enable you to:

Apply academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, gaining industry experience

Access professional development opportunities and learning material

Gain clarity on your academic and career interests, as well as goals

Assimilate into a corporate team environment

You will have the opportunity to:

Assist in engineering assignments and ongoing projects

Familiarize yourself with departmental functions

Attend events and functions including social networking events and roundtables

Contribute meaningfully to performance goals and assigned projects

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Plastics Engineering or a related Engineering field.

Completed at least 2 semesters by the start of the co-op term, with remaining coursework

Good academic standing with your Engineering major and school

Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Able to work 40 hours for the duration for the co-op (May 18 to July 24, 2026)

What sets you apart:

Strong academic background, with a preferred GPA of 3.5 or above

Understanding of basic Engineering principles and relevant functions

Relevant work experience or involvement with professional clubs/organizations

Ability to work effectively both independently and on a team

Curiosity and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, time management, analytical, and adaptability skills

Ready to embark on this exciting journey? We have a place for you here. Apply now!

EEO Statement:

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

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Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $23.80 - $40.53. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $24.00 to $24.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment...

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.

Greif, Inc.

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