PURCHASING CO-OP - SUMMER & FALL 2026 (VALDOSTA)

PCA • Valdosta, GA

5d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust
We are seeking resumes for a Purchasing Co-op in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

Requirements

• Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business or equivalent applicable 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
• must pass a drug screen and be eligible to work in the US full-time.
• Candidates for this position must be able to occasionally work long hours and all shifts.
• Currently enrolled in a business or supply chain management program
• Broad understanding of purchasing principles, theories, concepts, and practices
• Must be a student in good standing with the University
• The student will have either completed the freshman year or will have completed the freshman year when co-op begins
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Project
• Successful completion of drug screen required and authorization to work in the U.S.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0

Nice To Haves

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process purchase requisitions and create purchase orders
• Ensure accuracy of the vendor management system
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with accepted purchasing policies and principles
• Record purchase order confirmations, validate insurance requirements, and ensure accuracy of store stock requirements.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors, $27.00 hr. Sophomores & $25.00 hr. Freshman
• $1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend
• 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
• Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Medical Insurance if eligible
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer-provided matching contributions.
• Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed