Summer 2026 HR Intern

PCA

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

DeRidder, Louisiana

In Person

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Responsibilities

The HR Intern will assist in the overall Human Resources functions at the DeRidder Paper Mill. They will work under the direction of the Human Resources Management Team to support facility operations.

Qualifications

You are currently pursuing a Human Resource Management or equivalent program and have completed at least your freshman year. You possess a strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and express interest in a career within the Pulp & Paper and Human Resources industry.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Human Resources Management

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

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.


Basic Qualifications:

Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Human Resource Management or equivalent applicable Human Resources Management program. The student will have either completed the freshman year or will have completed the freshman year when co-op begins and 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, you must pass a drug screen, a background check and you must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.


The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & 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:
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)

BENEFITS

  • 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 a leading producer of uncoated freesheet in North America. PCA’s net sales for 2025 were $9 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. We have approximately 16,800 employees with operations throughout the United States including ten mills and 91 corrugated product plants & related facilities. 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 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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