OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY CO-OP - Spring - Summer 2026

Packaging Corporation of America • Valdosta, GA

44d • Onsite

About The Position

We seek resumes for an Occupational Health & Safety Co-op (Spring & Summer 2026) at the Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill. Principal Accountabilities: Develop & implement training and evaluation programs for accident prevention. Conduct site safety audits. Make recommendations for compliance with occupational & environmental safety regulations, health, and fire Prevention. Work with employees to implement accident prevention measures. Prepare reports to update the Valdosta Mill's Noise Control Plan based on information collected using sound level meters/noise dosimetry instruments. Complete inventory of emergency response and mitigation systems by applying bar Code technology for developing an internal inspection program (fire sprinkler system control valves, fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash /showers, etc. Conduct contractor "work in progress audits." Conduct monthly inspections of ladders, eyewash/showers, and fire extinguishers. Position Requirements: PCA's paper mills operate on a continuous basis - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Candidates for this position must be able to occasionally work long hours and all shifts. During annual outages - typically two (2) times per year for a duration of seven (7) consecutive days - and during unscheduled shutdowns, all employees are scheduled to work 12-hour shifts. Basic Qualifications: Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or equivalent applicable Safety program. The student will either have completed the Freshman year or the Freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required; you must pass a drug screen and be eligible to work in the US full-time. Preferred Qualifications: Pulp & Paper industry or manufacturing experience preferred Experience in the occupational health & safety field. The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills, and abilities: Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills. Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports. PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. PAY & BENEFITS: $1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend (if a student lives more than 50 miles from the facility) 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week Reasonable Reimbursement of Relocation to and from the co-op assignment Educational Assistance Program - Co-op Fees Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

• Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental or equivalent applicable Safety program.
• The student will either have completed the Freshman year or the Freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required; you must pass a drug screen and be eligible to work in the US full-time.
• PCA's paper mills operate on a continuous basis - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Candidates for this position must be able to occasionally work long hours and all shifts. During annual outages - typically two (2) times per year for a duration of seven (7) consecutive days - and during unscheduled shutdowns, all employees are scheduled to work 12-hour shifts.
• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

Nice To Haves

• Pulp & Paper industry or manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience in the occupational health & safety field.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement training and evaluation programs for accident prevention.
• Conduct site safety audits.
• Make recommendations for compliance with occupational & environmental safety regulations, health, and fire Prevention.
• Work with employees to implement accident prevention measures.
• Prepare reports to update the Valdosta Mill's Noise Control Plan based on information collected using sound level meters/noise dosimetry instruments.
• Complete inventory of emergency response and mitigation systems by applying bar Code technology for developing an internal inspection program (fire sprinkler system control valves, fire extinguishers, emergency eyewash /showers, etc.
• Conduct contractor "work in progress audits."
• Conduct monthly inspections of ladders, eyewash/showers, and fire extinguishers.

Benefits

• $1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend (if a student lives more than 50 miles from the facility)
• 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
• Reasonable Reimbursement of Relocation to and from the co-op assignment
• Educational Assistance Program - Co-op Fees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees