Manufacturing Internship - Summer 2025

International Paper • Mount Vernon, OH

282d • $20

About The Position

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com. We are looking for motivated individuals who are looking to explore a career in manufacturing leadership and / or at International Paper. Successful candidates will be capable of performing a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. Opportunities will be throughout our Eastern Great Lakes Region, located in Streetsboro OH, Wooster OH, Mt. Vernon OH, Marion OH, Delaware OH, Eighty Four PA, and Rochester NY. Our workplace requires individuals who understand the nature of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity. Successful candidates will work approximately 80% on our production floor with the production team to learn from the ground up, being exposed to each area of our business. Specifically, they will run machines, read factory orders, accurately read tape measures, gauges and other test equipment, utilize shop math, inspect, count and stack product, accurately complete quality and administrative documents and follow directions. In addition, the remaining 20% of the time will be assigned a project relating to leadership to complete and report out on by the end of the summer assignment. The expectation is to work with local leadership to demonstrate growth in leadership skills.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work alternative shifts, weekends, and/or overtime as needed.
• Express an interest in supervision, direction, and leadership in safety, quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Must have US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Finishing a degree in a related field of study such as manufacturing, leadership, and/or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Work approximately 80% on the production floor with the production team.
• Run machines and read factory orders.
• Accurately read tape measures, gauges, and other test equipment.
• Utilize shop math and inspect, count, and stack product.
• Complete quality and administrative documents accurately.
• Follow directions and safety protocols.
• Complete a leadership project and report out by the end of the summer assignment.

Benefits

• $20 per hour pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed