Early Career: Internship Program

Job Description

About Graphic Packaging International (GPI):

At Graphic Packaging International (GPI), we are a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands across food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we pride ourselves on being collaborative, diverse, and innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while actively giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees in more than 130 locations worldwide, we are committed to environmental responsibility and workplace diversity. We offer industry-leading compensation and benefits to our talented employees.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Early Career: Internship Program

GPI’s Internship and Co-op programs serve as a crucial pipeline to our full-time Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is a highly visible, 12-month program designed to develop operational, business, and leadership skills through structured learning and a hands-on approach. It offers fast-track industry experience with full-time tracks in areas such as operations, sales, engineering, finance, and supply chain.

Key Competencies for Interns (GPI Self-Leader Competencies):

To be considered for the Intern program, candidates must demonstrate capability in the following areas:

• Results: Focuses on outcomes, not activities.
• Innovation: Be curious and make it better.
• Resilient: Refuse to lose.
• Inclusive Leadership: Welcome everyone’s ideas and contributions.
• Accountability: Do what you own, own what you do.

Why GPI?

• Commitment to Development: GPI is dedicated to developing leaders within our organization.
• Culture: We strive to create a safe, high-performance, and inclusive culture.
• Compensation & Benefits: GPI provides competitive salaries and benefits packages for salaried employees.
• Relocation: GPI is known for exceptional relocation packages.
• Community Service: GPI is passionate about serving the community through three target pillars:
  • Preserving the environment.
  • Putting food on the table.
  • Investing in education.
• Career Path: Internships and Co-ops directly feed into our full-time Leadership Development Program (LDP).

Job Responsibilities:

Internship responsibilities are varied and depend upon the specific division, function, department, and manager. Intern opportunities may exist in the following areas:

• Business Functions: Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Construction Management, and other support functions.
• Engineering & Technical Fields: Graphic Design, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Paper Science, Packaging.

Interns in these fields will work on a variety of hands-on projects.

Background Experience:

Prior experiences that demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, success managing multiple priorities, and working well in a team under deadline pressure are highly desirable. This may include:

• Internships or co-op assignments.
• Summer jobs, volunteer work.
• Leadership roles in student or college-affiliated organizations.
• Full-time or part-time positions.
• Work experience related to your field of study is particularly desirable.

Education Experience:

• Required: Seeking an undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Paper Science, Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or any other related degree.
• Desired Skills: Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with division leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced Degrees: An advanced degree is considered but not required.

Work Environment:

• Physical Demands: May involve sitting or standing for extended periods (up to 8 hours) and occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).
• Technology Use: Extended reading on computer screens or other electronic devices, and use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Schedule: Generally an 8-hour, Monday-Friday assignment. However, internship and co-op experiences may involve extracurricular or “get out in the world” activities. Alternate schedules, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends, may occasionally be required.

Travel:

Occasional overnight travel may be required, which could include flying or driving.

Application Process:

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. For more information, please refer to the Poster, EEO is the Law.