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Packaging Corporation of America · 2 weeks ago

INTERN/CO-OP - Spring 2026 - IT

Filer City, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative packaging solutions. The IT Co-op student will support computer users and develop computer system solutions, assisting with help desk tasks, computer setup, network documentation, and IT equipment inventory.

Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist with help desk tasks: basic end-user support, deal with any Information Technology related issues – hardware, software, printers, mobile devices, and network

Assist with building and deploying computers - Prepare computers, including setting up new computers, clearing data off previously used computers and preparing them for use by another user

Assist with network documentation – labeling physical network taps and create drawing and documentation

Assist in documenting issues and fixes

Inventory and document IT equipment

Lifting and transporting of equipment of various weight

Clean workstations of malicious software, such as viruses, spyware, etc

Perform other related duties as required

Qualification

Microsoft Operating SystemsVLAN conceptsDHCPARPVRRPTraffic capture techniquesDesktopLaptop supportKeyboardingEditing skillsMultitaskOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Attend full time at the following schools: Michigan Tech, Ferris State, Grand Valley State

Junior or senior working on BS Degree in Computer related field

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required

Ability to work overtime, as needed

Must be authorized to work in the U.S

Preferred

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems

Display working knowledge of desktops, laptops, tablets and printers

Understanding of VLAN concepts and configuration

Familiarity with traffic capture techniques and software

Understanding of DHCP, ARP, VRRP. Telnet and SSH protocols

Benefits

Competitive comprehensive benefits package

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