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 that provides ideas and solutions in corrugated packaging and white paper products. They have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States. Their mission is to serve the needs of their customers with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.
Job Description:
PCA is seeking an Engineering Co-op/Intern for their DeRidder, LA facility for the Summer of 2025. The co-op will work with Project/Process/Reliability Engineers as a resource for various projects, work on special projects to assist engineers and improve communication, and utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.
Principle Accountabilities:
• Work with Project/Process/Reliability Engineers as a resource for various projects.
• Work on special projects assigned 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 a currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering 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: \$26.00 hr. Seniors, \$25.00 hr. Juniors and \$24.00 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)
