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US R&D Internship Program
The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is designed to grow the future leaders of Kraft Heinz. This program is for high-performing, ambitious, and creative individuals who are ready to lead the future of food and beverage. Throughout the program, Interns will hone their understanding of our business and industry, collaborate across the business to grow our iconic brands, and learn how to build their own legacy here at Kraft Heinz.
What's on the Menu for the Internship Program?
The Kraft Heinz Internship Program is a ten-week leadership development program that includes:

• One week of immersive onboarding in Chicago, IL to learn about our business and prepare important skills for a successful summer project

• Eight weeks dedicated to a project exploring new business opportunities and unlocking creative solutions

• One week of final presentations and celebrations with our executive leadership team and intern peers

• Weekly sessions to deep dive into our values, grow as leaders, and develop impactful skills for early career success.

• A group business challenge to research insights and uncover opportunities for our business.

• Based on performance, interns will have an opportunity to return to Kraft Heinz in a full-time R&D role

Throughout the program, Interns can also expect regular opportunities to meet with our CEO, North America President, North America R&D President, Chief Sales Officer and other senior executives; mentorship from previous intern and business leadership; and curated learning experiences to help with grow as leaders and as cultural ambassadors of Kraft Heinz.
Our internship will run from June 7th 2027 to August 13th 2027
What Do Interns Work On?
Intern projects propel our beloved brands forward- designing and executing product testing to strengthen quality, driving innovation, developing and testing packaging improvements, and advancing ESG priorities while exploring emerging opportunities to win with Gen Z audiences.
Applicants could have exposure to the following areas through the 10-week immersive internship experience:

• Design and execution of product testing

• Packaging development and testing

• Advancing processing technology

• Product and packaging innovation

• ESG / nutrition / packaging sustainability

• Portfolio renovation

• Cost & Quality improvement

• Brand maintenance

*Opportunities for our HR, supply chain & procurement, finance, sales, manufacturing and marketing are also available at select locations, please visit our early careers site, choose the role most aligned with your goals and submit a single application.
Recipe for Success
We are looking for candidates who...
• Are pursuing a Bachelors degree with anticipated graduation between December 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029
• Are innovative thinkers and problem solvers
• Choose greatness by challenging the status quo
• Take leadership opportunities to make an impact
• Have a passion for our values and the future of our brands
• Are able to lead through challenges
• Take complex concepts and look for ways to simplify
New Hire Rate:
• $28 USD per Hour
Our Values
Our Interns are expected to live out the Kraft Heinz values as cultural champions and future leaders at the organization. At Kraft Heinz, our values are:
• We are consumer obsessed
• We dare to do better every day
• We champion great people
• We demand diversity
• We do the right thing
• We own it
The Recruitment Process
Sales Internship program applications are accepted through October, 2nd 2026.
• Step 1: Application and Games-Based Assessment
• Step 2: Virtual Interviews with Business Leaders
• Step 3: Final On-Site Interview Day at our R&D Facility in Glenview, IL
Program Location
Glenview, IL- All interns will be provided housing for the duration of their program.
About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NATAI@kraftheinz.com
Location(s)
Glenview R&D Center
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes