INTERN/CO-OP - Fairfield
PCA
INTERN/CO-OP - Fairfield
PCA
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Posted 4 months ago
Internship
Fairfield, Ohio
In Person
Smart Summary
The intern/co-op will assist in the design and development of packaging solutions at the Fairfield Design Center. This role involves collaborating with team members to meet customer needs and expectations.
This internship/co-op position at PCA's Fairfield Design Center seeks students pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or Packaging Science/Engineering. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, Artios, AutoCAD, and 3D rendering programs, along with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
Artios
AutoCAD
3D Rendering
Communication
Analytical Skills
Organizational Skills
Computer Skills
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Time Management
Relationship Building
Job Description
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
PCA is hiring one Intern/Co-op at our Fairfield Design Center for Winter 2026.
Basic Qualifications:
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or Packaging Science/Engineering is required.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Artios, Auto Cad and 3D Rendering Programs.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.
Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving.
Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: $24.00 per hour.
- Paid Holidays.
- Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
- 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.
- Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States. PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products. PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers. PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."
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