First Gen: Procesoptimalisation Maintenance&Sustainability …, Zaandam

Overview:

Summer term: 27th July 2026– 31st January 2027

Pepsi, Lay’s, Quaker, Doritos — hungry for more than just great flavors?

Experience what it’s like to shape the future of iconic brands and step into a workplace where culture, creativity, and collaboration drive everything we do.

Every 6 months, PepsiCo BeNeLux welcomes new talent just like you. Our internship program for (near-)graduates offers meaningful projects, mentorship and plenty of opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on experience. It’s not just on-the-job learning, but a chance to develop both personally and professionally.

Join our group of around 30 interns and become part of a community where your voice and perspective matter.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Collecting and analyzing sustainability data (energy, water, waste, CO₂) - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to sustainability - Preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations - Leading cross-functional project meetings - Supporting awareness and engagement activities on sustainability topics- You will actively involve in concrete sustainability projects

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

- A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development - An opportunity to be meaningful and impactful within your work and projects - A community of interns - offering additional support, the opportunity to build connections, workshops and much more - Internship compensation of 550€/month and travel reimbursement- Work-from-home toolkit

Qualifications:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

- You have basic understanding or strong interest in sustainability, engineering, or technical operations - You have analytical skills (Excel, basic data analysis) - You have ability to structure information and create clear presentations - You are fluent in English (Dutch is a plus) - You are currently studying or have recently graduated (max. 3 months post-graduation)

YOUR RECRUITMENT JOURNEY

- Phone screening with one of our recruiters - Interview at our office - Offer: You’re hired! - Welcome to PepsiCo

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

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