Operations Co-op
This is a 4 or 8-month internship and is based out of our Hellmanns factory in Rexdale, Ontario (195 Belfield Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1G8).
At Unilever you are more than your job title, you are part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We produce world-leading brands including Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Olly and Liquid I. V.
Background & Purpose of the Job
Be a part of the 170K global employees that make Unilever one of the best companies in the world to work for! Forbes has listed Unilever as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” and Wayup rated Unilever’s internship program in the top 20. One of our 400 brands is used daily by more than 2.5 billion people globally! We are looking for outstanding talent to join our factory team.
Who You Are & What You'll Do
- Work with Operations and Continuous Improvement teams to create machine autonomous maintenance standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Create and maintain technical training materials and documentation for factory processes
- Provide support to the Logistics team through various transactional and operational activities
- Support waste elimination and factory loss reduction using Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
- Collect, analyze, and interpret complex data to support root cause analysis and problem solving
- Develop troubleshooting capabilities on process and packaging equipment, and use engineering skills to map and understand processes
- Create and establish technical standards and standardized work to ensure process stability and sustained performance
The purpose of the Intern Program is to introduce you to Unilever through a challenging and rewarding experience, which offers you the opportunity to lead a project and build your knowledge
During your 4 or 8-month internship, you will develop your leadership style and strengthen your analytical skills
You’re a dot connector: You bridge our current Supply Chain practices to the future with innovative ideas and solutions.
You’re a story teller: You will experience life in a Unilever factory and will become the voice to future Unilever talent.
You lead & inspire bold creative work: You will have an active role in employee relations programs in your factory and drive positive employee relations through various reward and recognition programs.
You love to win and have fun doing it: You will have the opportunity to have fun, get your voice heard and impact real change
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- 3rd or 4th year Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Student
- Can Work with minimal supervision and an initiator
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Related experience in a technical / manufacturing environment is an asset but not required.
- Able to contribute to a team-oriented environment and possess strong interpersonal skills
- Safety and quality minded
General Considerations:
- During this internship you will work on site at our Hellmann’s factory at 195 Belfield Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1G8
- You will need to be able to work full time – from Monday to Friday during this internship.
- Salary rate is defined based on complete years of University studies and goes from CAD$22 per hour for Freshman year completed and goes up by year up to, CAD$33 per hour for master’s degree students.
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Unilever Canada is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, and a conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Please note: These lines are reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and are not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.
Unilever Canada est une organisation engagé à la diversité et à l'inclusion pour stimuler nos résultats d'affaires et créer un meilleur avenir chaque jour pour nos employés, les consommateurs globaux, les partenaires et les communautés. Nous croyons qu'un effectif diversifiée nous permet de faire correspondre nos ambitions de croissance et de stimuler l'inclusion dans l'entreprise. Tous les candidats qualifiés recevront la considération pour un emploi sans égard à la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'âge, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, l'invalidité, les caractéristiques génétique, et une condamnation pour laquelle un pardon a été accordée.
Si vous êtes une personne handicapée qui a besoin d'aide à tout moment au cours de notre processus de recrutement, veuillez communiquer avec nous au [email protected]. Veuillez noter: ces lignes sont réservées aux personnes handicapées ayant besoin d'aide et ne sont pas un moyen d'enquêter sur les postes.
Skills Required
- 3rd or 4th year Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Student
- Can work with minimal supervision and be an initiator
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Related experience in a technical / manufacturing environment
- Ability to contribute to a team-oriented environment and strong interpersonal skills
- Safety and quality minded
- Able to work on site full time (Monday to Friday) at Hellmann's factory, Etobicoke, ON
Unilever Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unilever and has not been reviewed or approved by Unilever.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and occupational health support alongside a 24/7 employee assistance program. Wellbeing offerings such as health checks, resilience tools, and counseling support the perceived depth of health-related benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match that reaches up to 5% of base salary, strengthening the overall value of the package. Share and savings options are also referenced as part of longer-term financial support beyond salary.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits customization is enabled through tools such as a “My Reward” system and a “Benefits Envelope” that allows employees to personalize selections. Flexible working approaches are also associated with improved overall satisfaction, reinforcing perceived choice and adaptability in the total rewards offering.
Unilever Insights
What We Do
Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. Unleash your curiosity, challenge ideas and disrupt processes; use your energy to make this happen. Our brilliant business leaders and colleagues provide mentorship and inspiration, so you can be at your best. Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica. Every individual here can bring their purpose to life through their work. Join us and you’ll be surrounded by inspiring leaders and supportive peers. Among them, you’ll channel your purpose, bring fresh ideas to the table, and simply be you. As you work to make a real impact on the business and the world, we’ll work to help you become a better you.


