The Coca-Cola Company

Global Development & Innovation Packaging Intern

US - GA - Atlanta Full time

Location(s):

United States of America

City/Cities:

Atlanta

Travel Required:

00% - 25%

Relocation Provided:

No

Job Posting End Date:

January 23, 2026

Shift:

Job Description Summary:

Candidates are encouraged to apply to 3 or fewer internship roles during a given internship recruiting cycle

Position Overview: The Global Development & Innovation Packaging team is actively seeking a 2026 Summer intern. The chosen candidate will focus on primary and / or secondary packaging materials, optimization, capabilities, and opportunities for Innovation. This will Include and not be limited to the following:  PET, Glass , Aluminum, corrugate, paperboard, labeling, Shrink Films, palletizing, and graphics. 

Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist other R&D team members towards day-to-day activities

  • Collaborate with Cross Functional Teams, Suppliers, and our packaging network + bottling system

  • Conduct bench mark studies for the packages in US and Canada

  • Assist with developing new packaging formats

  • Assist with documenting packaging specifications

  • Contribute towards building next generation ideas and concepts


Education Requirements:
Currently enrolled in a BS , MS or Phd programs or have graduated from their degree program no earlier than December 2025.

Related Work Experience:
Packaging Science , Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering Background

Functional Skills:

  • Problem Solving

  • Material Science

  • Packaging / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering Background

Compensation:

  • Monthly Salary (undergraduate): $4,506

  • Monthly Salary (graduate): $6,066

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Dates of Internship: May 18 - July 31, 2026

Skills:

Our Purpose and Growth Culture:

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.

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