From its world-class manufacturing facility in Longview, WA., the NORPAC mill produces high-quality, packaging, copy paper, and printing paper for customers across the United States and around the world. Now part of International Paper, the NORPAC mill benefits from expanded resources and a strengthened commitment to safety, customer focus, a great workplace, and profitable growth.
NORPAC is a team-based work environment where individuals integrate safety, teamwork, innovation, and citizenship as core values in pursuit of world class performance while leading a principle based, process disciplined organization.
Are you a college Sophomore, Junior or Senior currently enrolled in an engineering program? Are you looking to get your foot in the door with one of the world's leading manufacturers? NORPAC in Longview, WA is offering internships to students in engineering and related fields. The program is designed to give students a valuable learning experience and expose them to different groups and concepts. You will work with an individualized performance plan and a personal sponsor. You will also be given ample feedback on your performance while having the opportunity to give feedback on ways to enhance the program.
Qualifications
Program Overview:
As a valued member of a friendly, supportive and professional team, interns will gain professional experience with current technology while contributing to significant projects, building communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills essential to a successful career, and connecting with people across the company to learn about career opportunities. Goal-setting, individualized planning, and performance feedback will promote your professional growth and development. Discover your career at NORPAC!
Internship Eligibility:
- Must be obtaining a degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Bio-Resource Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum sophomore year standing, strong preference given to students with a cumulative overall GPA of at least 3.0.
- Include a listing of completed classes and current GPA on your resume.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
- Looking for a minimum 6-month commitment with one intern beginning in Fall of 2026 and another intern beginning in January 2027.
Necessary Skills:
We are looking for students with integrity, academic achievement, technical ability and aptitude, commitment to continuous learning, initiative and self-motivation, teamwork ability, communication skills, problem solving abilities, and flexibility.
This is a safety sensitive position.
Compensation:
Annual salary range for this position is $25.25 to $29.64 per hour, depending on experience (DOE).
This position is eligible for:
NORPAC offers paid sick leave and a company sponsored 401k match and additional company contribution.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a degree in Pulp and Paper Science, Bio-Resource Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum sophomore year standing
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (strong preference)
- Include a listing of completed classes and current GPA on your resume
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Minimum 6-month commitment; start dates include Fall 2026 or January 2027
- Ability to work in a safety-sensitive position and comply with safety policies
- Demonstrated integrity, academic achievement, technical aptitude, initiative, teamwork, communication, problem solving, and flexibility
What We Do
NORPAC (North Pacific Paper Company) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality, environmentally sustainable paper products, including newsprint, publication paper, graphic papers, business office papers, and containerboard. Operating from its world-class facility in Longview, Washington, the company produces recyclable, low-carbon papers.
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