We pursue innovation, strive for sustainability and develop insights in every part of our business.

Why people choose to work with us:

During the 6 months, you will participate in a robust program of hands-on learning. This exceptional training plan offers check-ins to ensure progress is made. Our goal is to provide an experience where you'll eventually be doing work similar to a full-time employee.

We believe you'll grow through our cross-functional teams and projects. Additionally, you'll learn to work with the Test Lab, Distribution, Manufacturing and many other areas. During the experience, you will establish relationships with suppliers.

What you will be doing:

During this co-op, you'll be on multiple projects. You won't have a "typical day".

Your projects may include:

• Working in our test lab to prepare furniture for ship testing


• Connecting with suppliers and manufacturing plants to obtain packaging samples


• Packaging design projects


• Creating cost savings spreadsheets


• Investigating quality issues


• Calculating volumes (cube) manually and using CAPE and SAP


• Packaging material comparisons


• Assisting in documenting packs and writing pack work instructions

Who you are:

• Do you love to stay busy w/ important work?


• Are you passionate about meeting new people?


• Do you thrive in a fast paced environment where multitasking and organization is key to success?


• Are you capable of adapting to change?


• Are you tenacious?


• Are you open to the idea of working in a manufacturing plant?

Qualifications:

• Preferred major: Packaging Science


• Completed materials and basic testing course


• Junior or Senior status


• You must own or have daily access to a car and have a valid U.S. driver's license


• Limited travel may be required.

Your Future Team:

This cross-functional team is a good mix of young professionals and top-tier professionals. This tight-knit group of 9 is committed to working hard, but still finds time to have fun. In your free time, leaders will urge you to explore the city and you'll enjoy after-hours events. If your position is based in Grand Rapids, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of locations (plants, headquarters, etc).

We are committed to offering an in-depth training program. We offer freedom and trust for you to lead your projects and develop projects. We believe you will thrive with support from our mentorship program. The current co-ops will even assist with your training.

If you are interested, we will connect you with previous interns before deciding to learn about the experience.

***We partner with GVSU for intern/co-op housing and provide an excellent housing subsidy to help reduce the cost, along with a phone stipend, and mileage in between plants.

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FYI: Steelcase Inc requires all employees and contractors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All US employees, regardless of work location, must receive and show documentation of their completed COVID-19 vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption. New hires must become compliant with the COVID-19 vaccination policy by December 8, 2021. Employees may apply for a medical or religious exemption, but anyone approved for an exemption will be subject to continued masking and other protocols applicable to those who have not been vaccinated.

We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to get better. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different than themselves. Women, people of any race or national origin, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, veterans, working mothers and fathers, and everyone else are all invited to apply.