Packaging Corporation of America ยท 8 hours ago
Chemical Engineering Co-op (Riverville Mill)
Gladstone, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$25/hr - $30/hrPackaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. They are seeking Chemical Engineering Co-ops to support process optimization and engineering efforts at their Gladstone, VA Paper Mill.
Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing process optimization and engineering support for the mill, which will include but not be limited to, compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support
Develops and maintains methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
Coordinate the efforts of our outside resources to improve our operation by filtering and utilizing appropriate information
Conducts data analysis projects and uses data to make business decisions
Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes
Qualification
Required
Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Chemical or equivalent applicable engineering program
The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins
Express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career
A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required
You must pass a drug screen
You must be eligible to work in the US full-time
Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints
Ability to 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
Benefits
$1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend
1.5 pay over 40 hours in 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
11 paid holidays
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.
Founded in 1959
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2000-01-28IPO
Leadership Team
Criscella Martinez
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
Sheryl Griffin
Executive Assistant to CEO & Corporate HR
Recent News
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