Title: Early Career: Co-op Program

Requisition ID: 5876

Location:

Atlanta, GA, US, 30328 Gordonsville, TN, US, 38563 Waco, TX, US, 76712 Hamel, MN, US, 55340 Lawrenceburg, TN, US, 38464 Omaha, NE, US, 68137 Mitchell, SD, US, 57301 Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35401 Perry, GA, US, 31069 Lancaster, TX, US, 75146 Newton, IA, US, 50208 Chicago, IL, US, 60624 Solon, OH, US, 44139 Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007 Kingston Springs, TN, US, 37082 Lowell, MA, US, 8152 Middletown, OH, US, 45042 Portland, OR, US, 97217 Clemson, SC, US, 29631 Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007 Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007 Kendallville, IN, US, 46755 Memphis, TN, US, 38104 Vancouver, WA, US, 98683 Randleman, NC, US, 27317 Crosby, MN, US, 56441 Queen City, TX, US, 75572 New Albany, IN, US, 47150 Prosperity, SC, US, 29127 Sturgis, MI, US, 49091 Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104 St Paul, MN, US, 55107 Phoenixville, PA, US, 19460 Oroville, CA, US, 95965 Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051 Wayne, NJ, US, 07470 Centralia, IL, US, 62801 Wausau, WI, US, 54401 Lebanon, TN, US, 37087 Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007 Groveport, OH, US, 43125 Lumberton, NC, US, 28358 Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188 Augusta, GA, US, 30906 Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105 Stone Mountain, GA, US, 30083 Auburn, IN, US, 46706 Pacific, MO, US, 63069 Marion, OH, US, 43302 Elgin, IL, US, 60123 Monroe, LA, US, 71203 West Monroe, LA, US, 71292 Louisville, CO, US, 80027 Pineville, NC, US, 28134 Staunton, VA, US, 24401 Clarksville, TN, US, 37040 Fort Smith, AR, US, 72923 Shelbyville, IL, US, 62565 Pittston, PA, US, 18640 West Monroe, LA, US, 71294 Irvine, CA, US, 92606 Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105 Marietta, GA, US, 30066 Visalia, CA, US, 93278 Grand Rapids, MI, US, 49519 Kenton, OH, US, 43326 Macon, GA, US, 31206 Gresham, OR, US, 97230 Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104

Department: Manufacturing & Operations

Travel: Up to 25%

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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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

OUR MISSION:

GPI partners with University and College campuses to provide Co-op opportunities across the business.

These Co-ops take place during the academic year and can 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.

Key Competencies for LDP Participants

To be considered for the LDP 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
Resilience
- Refuse to lose
Inclusive Leadership
- Welcome everyone’s ideas and contributions
Accountability
- Do what you own, own what you do

Job Responsibilities

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

Undergraduate degree (GPA of 2.8 or higher) in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field.
Advanced degree is considered but not required

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.