Title:  Intern

Requisition ID:  5827
Location: 

Atlanta, GA, US, 30328 Waco, TX, US, 76712 Irvine, CA, US, 92606 Groveport, OH, US, 43125 Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007 Newton, IA, US, 50208 Staunton, VA, US, 24401 Clemson, SC, US, 29631 Sturgis, MI, US, 49091 Lancaster, TX, US, 75146 Augusta, GA, US, 30906 New Albany, IN, US, 47150 Solon, OH, US, 44139 Gordonsville, TN, US, 38563 Lumberton, NC, US, 28358 Clarksville, TN, US, 37040 St Paul, MN, US, 55107 Marion, OH, US, 43302 Centralia, IL, US, 62801 Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35401 Mitchell, SD, US, 57301 Kenton, OH, US, 43326 Randleman, NC, US, 27317 Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104 Memphis, TN, US, 38104 Perry, GA, US, 31069 Monroe, LA, US, 71203 Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007 Hamel, MN, US, 55340 Macon, GA, US, 31206 Vancouver, WA, US, 98683 Kingston Springs, TN, US, 37082 Wausau, WI, US, 54401 Queen City, TX, US, 75572 Elgin, IL, US, 60123 Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007 Shelbyville, IL, US, 62565 Stone Mountain, GA, US, 30083 Auburn, IN, US, 46706 Middletown, OH, US, 45042 Louisville, CO, US, 80027 Oroville, CA, US, 95965 Menomonee Falls, WI, US, 53051 West Monroe, LA, US, 71294 Pineville, NC, US, 28134 Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105 Pittston, PA, US, 18640 Gresham, OR, US, 97230 Portland, OR, US, 97217 Charlotte, NC, US, 28273 New Albany, IN, US, 47150 Omaha, NE, US, 68137 Crosby, MN, US, 56441 Lawrenceburg, TN, US, 38464 Chicago, IL, US, 60624 Lowell, MA, US, 8152 West Monroe, LA, US, 71294 Visalia, CA, US, 93278 Sioux Falls, SD, US, 57104 Fort Smith, AR, US, 72923 Kendallville, IN, US, 46755 Lebanon, TN, US, 37087 West Monroe, LA, US, 71294 Marietta, GA, US, 30066 Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007 Prosperity, SC, US, 29127 West Monroe, LA, US, 71292 Phoenixville, PA, US, 19460 Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188 Winston Salem, NC, US, 27105 Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49007 Wayne, NJ, US, 07470 Pacific, MO, US, 63069

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.

 

Early Career: Intern Program

 

Key Competencies for Interns

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 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.
  • 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

Job Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

(Varies dependent upon job function, department, and manager)

 

Internship opportunities may exist in the areas of Accounting, Marketing, Graphic Design,

Finance, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sales, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and other support functions. Interns in these fields will work on a variety of hands-on projects.

 

Background Experience

  • Prior experience may include internships, co-op assignments, summer jobs, volunteer work, leadership roles in student or college affiliated organizations, and/or full-time or part-time positions. Work experience related to field of study is desirable.
  • Prior experiences must demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, success managing multiple priorities, and working well in a team under deadline pressure.

 

Education Experience

  • Seeking an undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Packaging, Engineering Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or any other related degree.
  • Relationship-building skills to work with division leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • 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.

 

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.


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