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

Packaging Corporation of America • Valdosta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking resumes for a Purchasing Co-op in our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill. The 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.

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
• 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
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0

Nice To Haves

• Pulp & Paper industry experience preferred
• 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.
• Ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety.
• Demonstrate leadership skills and abilities.
• Strong planning and follow up skills.
• Excellent people and process management skills.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed