MECHANICAL ENG. CO-OP - SPRING 2026 (VALDOSTA MILL)

Packaging Corporation of America • Valdosta, GA

125d • $25 - $28

About The Position

We are seeking resumes for Mechanical Engineering Co-ops (Multiple Openings for Spring 2026) at our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill. Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill, which will include but not be limited to, compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support. Develops and maintains methods for tracking and reducing operational costs. Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information. Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions. Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes. Successful candidates should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations. Interest/aptitude in controls.

Requirements

• Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Mechanical or equivalent applicable Engineering program.
• Completed the Freshman year or will complete it when co-op begins.
• Express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.
• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 required.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must be eligible to work in the US full-time.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations.
• Interest/aptitude in controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide process optimization and engineering support for the mill.
• Coordinate compliance process and lean projects.
• Ensure quality and product safety.
• Conduct data analysis projects and utilize data for business decisions.
• Develop methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
• Coordinate efforts with outside resources to improve operations.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $28.00 hr. for Seniors, $27.00 hr. for Juniors, $26.00 hr. for Sophomores, $25.00 hr. for Freshmen.
• $1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend.
• 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week.
• Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment.
• Medical Insurance if eligible.
• 401k with company matching.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Vacation Time.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees