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　　# 157832 - Topeka, Kansas, United States

　　Who We Are

　　Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

　　We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

　　If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

　　Are you looking for an exciting internship experience in the field of Packaging Design or Engineering? Would you like to have the unique opportunity to be partnered with a Mentor where creativity & innovation thrive and successful products are created for a large global consumer products goods company? Do you want to develop your technical strengths and learn how to apply your education in industry while working towards our sustainability and teamwork goals? Well, look no further, we have an opportunity for you!

　　Our internships are unique in that you will work on a substantial project with one-on-one guidance from one of our many experts in the Animal Health and consumer products industries. You will have the opportunity to network with other students with the same career interests as you in our program as well as get exposure to senior leaders in our company. And you’ll get paid while you learn! In your downtime, learn how to network and ask our leaders about their experiences to gain greater perspective and learn how you can fit into our family.

　　We are currently seeking 6-month co-op interns in the Packaging Engineering department located at our corporate office in Topeka, Kansas. In this position you will gain valuable real life packaging engineering experience by assisting Package Engineers in the development, testing and management of projects involving multi-wall paper bags, plastic retort, plastic films and plastic bags, cans and corrugated secondary packaging.

　　Activities include test design and implementation, prototyping, transportation testing and specification development. Experience in both development and manufacturing will be provided through trips to package material and product manufacturing facilities. Mentoring by Sr. Engineers will provide guidance in protocol development and testing efficiency.

　　This is a paid internship that provides a very competitive hourly pay rate plus a generous housing/ relocation assistance stipend.

　　Position Requirements:

　　•Current student seeking a Bachelor's or Master's degree in packaging engineering, or relevant technical degree.

　　•Minimum 3.0 GPA •Authorization to work in the United States with no need for sponsorship now or in the future

　　•Mobility and ability to relocate to Topeka, Kansas for 6 months

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　Salary Range $21.50 - $32.50 USD

　　Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

　　Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

　　Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.

　　Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements

　　Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually

　　Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually

　　Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year

　　Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

　　Our Commitment to Sustainability

　　With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

　　Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

　　Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

　　For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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