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 a Logistics/Supply Chain Intern Summer/Fall 2027 at our Gladstone, VA. Paper Mill.
The Supply Chain intern will be responsible for assisting the procurement/supply chain team in meeting both departmental and corporate objectives. This individual will have the opportunity to become an instrumental part of the daily supply chain activities, including reporting, analytics, and purchase order maintenance. The primary goal is to have this individual help with storeroom organization, inventory accuracy, inventory data maintenance and support daily receiving and logging information.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Business, Procurement or equivalent program. The student will have completed Freshmen year when the internship starts. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required, you must pass a drug screen, and you must be eligible to work in the US full-time.
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.
Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
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.
PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
PAY & BENEFITS:
Salary Range:
$30.00 hr. Seniors
$29.00 hr. Juniors
$27.00 hr. Sophomores
$25.00 hr. Freshmen
$1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend*
1.5 pay over 40 hours a week
Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
Medical Insurance if eligible
401k with company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected cate
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Starting salary for position: $25-$30
- Paid Vacation
- 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.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled university student majoring in Business, Procurement, or an equivalent program
- Must have completed freshman year when the internship starts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Eligible to work full-time in the United States
- Must pass a drug screen
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills
- Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and manage time constraints
- Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers
- Ability to make sound decisions independently and solve problems creatively in ambiguous or changing situations
What We Do
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) produces containerboard, corrugated packaging products, and uncoated free-sheet paper in North America. Its offerings include retail packaging and displays, shipping containers, pallets, graphic media boards, record-storage boxes, dunnage bags, and specialty supplies. PCA also manufactures commodity and specialty papers and provides design, technical, e-commerce, display, and graphic sales services for industrial and consumer customers across the United States.
