Summer 2026 Human Resources Intern/Co-Op

PCA • DeRidder, LA

92d • $27 - $30

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. We are seeking resumes for Human Resources Intern/Co-op(Summer 2026) at our DeRidder, LA. Paper Mill. The Human Resources Co-op is responsible for assisting in the overall Human Resources function at the facility under the direction of Human Resources Management Team.

Requirements

• Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Human Resource Management or equivalent applicable Human Resources Management program.
• Must have completed the freshman year or will have completed the freshman year when co-op begins.
• Express interest in Pulp & Paper and Human Resources in the Paper Manufacturing Industry as a career.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints.
• Ability to multi-task and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall Human Resources function at the facility under the direction of Human Resources Management Team.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores.
• 1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week.
• Co-op Housing.
• Reimbursement of Relocation to co-op assignment.
• Medical Insurance if eligible.
• 401k with company matching.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Co-op Educational Assistance Program.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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