Manufacturing Operations (Engineering) Intern – Summer 2027

Plastipak Packaging • Pineville, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Plastipak is hiring a Manufacturing Operations Intern for Summer 2027 at its Pineville, Louisiana manufacturing location. The internship provides hands-on exposure to multiple facets of manufacturing site operations, including ownership of a meaningful project and day-to-day responsibilities. The intern will engage with site leaders and associates and take part in professional development, networking, job shadowing, leadership meetings, and social activities. A mentor and buddy will provide support throughout the summer.

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 a commutable distance of the Pineville, Louisiana manufacturing location during the internship period.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship and will not require employer sponsorship after graduation.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental 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
• 15+ hours of formal professional development activities
• Networking with leaders
• Exposure through job shadowing and participation in leadership meetings
• Social activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern