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INTERN/CO-OP - Spring 2026 - Project Mechanical

Packaging Corporation of America
paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Michigan, Filer City
May 13, 2026
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 The primary function of the Mechanical co-op student will be to assist the maintenance department in the completion of tasks that contribute to the efficient and cost-effective operation of the Filer mill. Responsibilities include: Work with project engineers as a resource for capital projects. Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication Assist with maintaining equipment files Educational Requirements/Qualifications: Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Mechanical Engineering and have completed the freshman year but not surpassed senior status at the following universities: Michigan State University, Michigan Tech, University of Michigan, University of Maine, Western Michigan University, Ferris State University A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required. You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis. Abilities/Skills: Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential. Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism. Employer Expectations: The Co-op student must take ownership of his work. The ability to work with union employees, engineers, other co-ops, operators, and supervisors is a requirement A positive, enthusiastic work attitude is essential. Housing/Relocation Information for a Co-Op Intern: A housing stipend may be offered up to $1,000 grossed-up per month if necessary PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the co-op. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories Please apply to: www.Careers.PackagingCorp.com COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Starting salary for position: [$XX.YY] per hour. *Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY only. Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. Delete this line if it does not apply. For HOURLY CORRUGATED only. Paid Vacation: [insert number] weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. For HOURLY only. Starting salary range for position: [insert salary range]. Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only. Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance. Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only. Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Delete this line if it does not apply. For SALARIED only. 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.