Early Career: Internship Program

Job Description

About the Company: Graphic Packaging International (GPI)

Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for a wide range of globally recognized brands. They produce packaging for food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet products, including items like coffee cups, craft beer baskets, and microwave trays.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, GPI describes itself as a company of collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while actively giving back to their communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, GPI is committed to environmental responsibility in its industry and operational communities. They prioritize workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are competitive within the industry to reward their talented workforce.

Job Description: Early Career: Internship Program

GPI offers an Internship Program designed to attract and develop future leaders, serving as a direct pipeline to their full-time Leadership Development Program (LDP).

Key Competencies for Interns:
To be considered for the Intern program, candidates must demonstrate capability in the following self-leader competencies:
• 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? (Benefits of the Program):
• Commitment to developing leaders within the organization.
• Strives to create a safe, high performance, and inclusive culture.
• Provides competitive salaries and benefits packages for salaried employees.
• Known for exceptional relocation packages.
• Passionate about serving the community through three pillars: Preserving the environment, Putting food on the table, and Investing in education.
• Internships and Co-ops are a direct pipeline to the full-time Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP is a highly visible, 12-month program focused on developing operational, business, and leadership skills through structured learning and a hands-on approach. LDP includes full-time tracks in areas such as operations, sales, engineering, finance, and supply chain.

Job Responsibilities:
Responsibilities are varied and dependent upon the division, function, department, and manager.
Internship opportunities may exist in diverse fields, including but not limited to:
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Finance
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Paper Science
• Packaging
• Sales
• Human Resources
• Supply Chain
• Information Technology
• Construction Management
• Other support functions
Interns in these fields will work on a variety of hands-on projects.

Background Experience:
• Prior experience is valued and may include internships, co-op assignments, summer jobs, volunteer work, leadership roles in student or college organizations, and/or full-time or part-time positions.
• Work experience related to the field of study is desirable.
• Prior experiences must demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, success managing multiple priorities, and working well in a team under deadline pressure.

Education Experience:
• 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.
• Candidates should possess relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with division leadership and cross-functional teams.
• An advanced degree is considered but not required.

Work Environment:
• May involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).
• Extended reading of computer screens or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Generally, the schedule is an 8-hour, Monday-Friday assignment.
• Internship and co-op experiences might involve extracurricular, “get out in the world” activity.
• Interns may work alternate schedules occasionally if needed, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

Travel:
• Occasional overnight travel that could include flying or driving.

Application Details:
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and there is no deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates are evaluated based on their qualifications for the job, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status, or any other legally protected basis.