CHEMICAL ENG. CO-OP - FALL 2026 (VALDOSTA MILL)

Packaging Corporation of America · Valdosta Area · 3 wk ago

Engineering$30/hrInternship

Provide process optimization and engineering support for the mill.
Coordinate the efforts of outside resources to improve the operation.
Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
Conduct data analysis projects and use data to make business decisions.
Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.

Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Chemical or equivalent applicable engineering program.
The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.
You must pass a drug screen.
You must be eligible to work in the US full-time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
- Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
- Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
- Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Must have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations.
Interest/aptitude in controls.

Competitive, comprehensive benefits package including:
Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors $29.00 hr. Juniors $27.00 hr. Sophomores $25.00 hr. Freshmen $1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
Medical Insurance if eligible
401k with company matching
Retail Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program
11 paid holidays
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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