Safety Intern

Job Description

About the Company

Georgia-Pacific (GP), a Koch company, is a global leader in manufacturing and marketing a diverse range of products including building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals. The company operates across North and South America, employing over 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations.

GP’s core philosophy centers on creating long-term value by efficiently utilizing resources to deliver innovative products and solutions that cater to customer and societal needs. This is done while maintaining an environmentally, socially, and economically responsible approach.

As a Koch company, GP operates under the Principle Based Management™ philosophy, which encourages an entrepreneurial mindset where employees are empowered to challenge the status quo, innovate, and contribute value. Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds, actively promoting themselves as Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Full-time Koch-company interns/co-ops are provided with a comprehensive benefits package, including a medical plan with prescription drug coverage, access to expert healthcare resources, a Health Savings Account (HSA), and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health counseling, financial/legal consultations, and work-life balance support.

Job Description: Safety Intern – Summer 2026

Georgia-Pacific is seeking Safety Interns for a 12-week summer program in 2026 at various nationwide locations. This internship is designed to offer interns meaningful real-world experience, exposing them to GP’s manufacturing processes and the diverse responsibilities of a Safety Leader within a manufacturing environment. The program includes career networking events and focused mentoring to prepare interns for a future career within GP’s safety team.

Our Team emphasizes an entrepreneurial spirit, encouraging interns, co-ops, and full-time hires to be challenged, have their voices heard, and gain valuable experience.

Responsibilities May Include Work In The Following Areas:

• Occupational safety
• Occupational health
• Industrial hygiene
• Fire safety / hazardous materials
• Process Safety
• Environmental safety
• Emergency preparedness
• Construction safety

What You Will Do:

During the internship, participants will:

• Interact with experienced EH&S professionals, connecting classroom knowledge to real-world manufacturing applications.
• Streamline safety processes and procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, chemical monitoring, or safety inspections.
• Gain experience in safe work practices, emergency response, contributing to the vision of injury-free operations.
• Understand, develop, and apply Principle Based Management™.

The Koch Intern Program provides a hands-on experience, offering opportunities to tackle significant projects, solve problems, and take ownership of work. Beyond daily tasks, the program includes weekly learning sessions, location-specific programming, and professional development opportunities to foster individual growth and networking within the Koch family of companies.

Available Locations (subject to change):

• Hattiesburg, MS
• Huntsville, AL
• Port Hudson (Zachary), LA

Applicants will be asked to provide their location preferences.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.).
• Ability to relocate per program requirements.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2027.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications):

• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Interpersonal communication and collaborative teamwork skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Access, and other Microsoft applications.
• Ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Enrolled in an Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Environmental Safety Management, Emergency & Disaster Management, or related Engineering degree program.

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship. Compensation is an estimate based on market data and considers the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Georgia-Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test, where not prohibited by state law. The employer uses E-Verify.