Summer 2025 Engineering Co-op – DeRidder Mill
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Job Description
About Company:
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on ideas and solutions for packaging and paper needs. Their corrugated packaging business aims to be a leader in helping customers package, transport, and display products. Their white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing customer service and operational excellence. PCA has approximately 15,000 team members in over 100 locations in the United States. Their mission is to serve the needs of their customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. PCA values People, Customers, and Trust.
Job Description:
PCA is seeking resumes for a Summer 2025 Engineering Co-op/Intern at their DeRidder, LA facility. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in a manufacturing environment.
Principle Accountabilities:
• Work with Project/Process/Reliability Engineers on various projects.
• Work on special projects to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
• Utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.
Basic Qualifications:
• Must be currently enrolled in a Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering program and have completed the freshman year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.
• The Co-op student must take ownership of his work. The ability to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement. A positive work attitude is essential.
Pay & Benefits:
• Salary Range: $28.00 hr. Seniors, $27.00 hr. Juniors and $26.00 hr. Sophomores
• Co-op Housing Provided
• 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
• Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
• Medical Insurance if eligible
• 401k with company matching
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
