Spring 2027 IS Intern

About the role

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company specializing in corrugated packaging and white paper solutions. This IT Co-op position is located at our DeRidder, LA Paper Mill, a brown paper mill facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with help desk tasks, including basic end-user support for hardware, software, printers, mobile devices, and network issues.
• Build and deploy computers: prepare new computers, clear data from previously used devices, and set them up for new users.
• Assist with network documentation, including labeling physical network taps and creating drawings/documentation.
• Document IT issues and their fixes.
• Inventory and document IT equipment.
• Lift and transport equipment of various weights.
• Clean workstations of malicious software, such as viruses and spyware.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must have completed freshman year of college.
• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Computer Science (preferred).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juniors and Seniors in college are preferred.

Pay

Hourly pay ranges by academic year:

• Seniors: $30.00/hr
• Juniors: $29.00/hr
• Sophomores: $27.00/hr

Benefits

• Paid holidays.
• Eligibility to enroll in medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days of employment (for employee and dependents).
• Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverages upon hire.
• Automatic enrollment in the 401k plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options, including employer-provided matching contributions.