Early Career: Co-op Program

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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Early Career: Co-op Program  

Key Competencies for Co-op

To be considered for the Intern program, you must show capability in the following GPI self-leader

competencies:

• Results: Focuses on outcomes, not activities
• Innovation: Be curious and make it better
• Resilient: Refuse to lose
• Inclusive Leadership: Welcome everyone’s ideas and contributions
• Accountability: Do what you own, own what you do

Why GPI?

• GPI is committed to developing leaders in our organization.
• GPI strives to create a safe, high performance and inclusive culture.
• GPI provides competitive salaries and benefits packages for salaried employees.
• GPI is known for exceptional relocation packages.
• GPI is passionate about serving the community through three target pillars:
  • Preserving the environment
  • Putting food on the table
  • Investing in education
• GPI Internships and Co-op are a pipeline to our full time Leadership Development Program (LDP). LDP is designed to be a highly visible, 12-month leadership program designed to develop operational, business and leadership skills. The program provides fast-track industry experience through structured learning and a hands-on approach. LDP includes full time tracks in roles in operations, sales, engineering, finance, supply chain and others.

Job Responsibilities

GPI partners with University and College campuses to provide Co-op opportunities across the business to provide experience directly related to a student’s field of study. These Co-ops take place during the academic semester allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real work situations. Some may provide academic credit and/or an hourly wage. Rules and regulations regarding Co-ops such as hours worked, and credit received are in accordance with the candidate’s academic institution.

Corporate

Co-ops in our corporate office develop analytical, technical, and soft skills through increased responsibility and exposure by working on business-critical projects. Opportunities available that support our corporate functions from engineering to business.

Paperboard Manufacturing Engineering

Co-ops in our paperboard manufacturing facilities will learn about the papermaking process and how we improve safety, quality, productivity and reduce cost through a variety of projects.

Packaging Engineering

Co-ops in our packaging facilities will have the opportunity to learn about our packaging converting process while supporting manufacturing, quality, safety and other important functions within our plants.

Background Experience

• Prior experience in paid or unpaid positions related to manufacturing
• Leadership roles in student or college-affiliated organizations
• Previous full-time experience in manufacturing is considered but not required

Education Experience   

• Seeking undergraduate degree (GPA of 2.8 or higher) in the areas of Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Paper Science, Packaging, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Construction Management and other support functions. Interns in these fields will work on a variety of hands-on projects.

• Advanced degree is considered but not required

Work Environment:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 8-hours).
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).
• Extended reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Generally, your schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment; however, internship and co-op experience might involve

• extracurricular, “get out in the world” activity. You may work alternate schedules occasionally if needed,
• including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel that could include flying or driving.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.