Jessica Hamilton
About Jessica Hamilton
Jessica Hamilton is a Packaging Engineer II at General Mills with a background in Packaging Science from Michigan State University and diverse professional experience.
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Jessica Hamilton holds the position of Packaging Engineer II at General Mills, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, she applies her specialized knowledge in packaging science to contribute to the development and validation of consumer packaged goods.
Previous Roles
Before joining General Mills, Jessica Hamilton worked at The Clorox Company as Scientist II from 2019 to 2022 in Pleasanton, California. Prior to that, she gained experience as a Material Flow Engineering Intern at Tesla in 2018 for six months in Fremont, California. In 2017, she served as a Leasing Agent at dtn Management and as a Packaging Engineering Intern at Hanon Systems, both positions lasting three months in the Lansing, Michigan Area and Greater Detroit Area, respectively. Additionally, she completed an Engineering Co-Op at GE Transportation for four months in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Educational Background
Jessica Hamilton earned a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Science from Michigan State University, where she studied from 2014 to 2019. During her time at Michigan State University, she also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the School of Packaging. Prior to attending Michigan State University, she studied at Bonn International School, earning an International Baccalaureate from 2010 to 2014.
Packaging Engineering Experience
Jessica Hamilton has extensive experience in packaging engineering. She developed returnable packaging systems and validated various consumer packaged goods (CPG) packaging formats. She also conducted research into developing a new foam material through Michigan State University's School of Packaging.
Diverse Professional Experience
Jessica Hamilton's professional experience spans several industries and roles. She worked as Seasonal Farm Staff at Community Based Interventions, a Cashier & Cook at Bells Greek Pizza, and a Student Food Service Assistant at Michigan State University. Her diverse background also includes a research assistant role and various internships in engineering and packaging.