Manufacturing Operations (Engineering) Intern – Summer 2027

Plastipak • Pineville, LA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Operations Intern will gain exposure to multiple facets of a manufacturing site’s operations at Plastipak’s Pineville, Louisiana location. The internship includes hands-on experience and ownership of a meaningful project, along with day-to-day responsibilities. Interns will engage with site leaders and associates and participate in professional development, networking, job shadowing, leadership meetings, and social activities. The program provides a detailed work plan, a mentor and buddy, and more than 15 hours of formal professional development activities.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in Industrial Management, Industrial Technology, Operational Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Expected graduation date of December 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Reside within commuting distance of the Pineville, Louisiana manufacturing location during the internship.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and will not require employer sponsorship after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Own and complete a meaningful project as outlined in the work plan.
• Carry out additional day-to-day responsibilities.
• Engage with leaders and associates throughout the manufacturing site.
• Participate in job shadowing and leadership meetings.
• Take part in professional development, networking, and social activities.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases
• Paid company holidays
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel assistance
• Employee discount programs
• Mentor and buddy support
• Formal professional development activities
• Networking opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern