Title:  Intern

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.

Job Description: 

MISSION / SUMMARY: 

The position exists to execute process improvement tasks and projects to reduce unscheduled downtime, increase life of assets, and enhance processes to improve safety, quality, and plant performance. The Engineer Associate Intern understands and aligns business operations and continuous improvement efforts as he/she executes their role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following. 

Support the facility capital budget to meet business commitments. 

Develop capital requests, RFP’s, bids, and recommend vendors. Hire vendors. Manage construction and quality control of new projects. 

Demonstrates organizational agility by being able to find solutions through teamwork. 

Develop and maintain accurate and complete spending forecasts. 

Discuss and lay out project specifications. 

Make detailed plans to accomplish goals. 

Review, approve, or modify product designs. 

Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts. 

Approve expenditures. 

Review and recommend contracts. 

Develop cost estimates. 

Draft proposals and reports for upper management. 

Check technical accuracy of work. 

Service internal customers by continuously improving production and maintenance processes which directly impacts safety, efficiencies, and material and labor cost 

Complete root cause failure analysis and implement corrective actions to improve efficiencies 

Identify and implement cost savings initiatives that reduce plant expenses 

Implement and share best practices with other food service facilities. 

Contribute to a safe work environment by identifying and implementing safety improvements. 

Other duties as assigned. 

DELIVERABLES: 

Process improvements are identified by analyzing the processes and applying analytical problem solving skills 

Safety and ergonomics improvements are identified through observations and interaction with plant personnel and issues are corrected using plant personnel and contractor labor 

Cost saving targets are achieved by eliminating waste (time, energy, money) which reduces overall plant expense 

Implement systems to improve equipment efficiencies using data to identify areas for improvement and implementing appropriate corrective actions 

Support departments on as needed basis to develop training programs to keep the skills up to date as technology changes 

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: 

Preferred field of study of Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical 

SKILLS: 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to proactively manage projects and keep stakeholders engaged and informed on progress 

Good leadership skills 

Ability to function alone and in a team-based environment 

Analytical Problem solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction) 

The ability to work well under pressure 

Work with resources internal and external to company to coordinate successful execution 

SCHEDULE DEMANDS: 

General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so. 

Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours. 

Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs. 

Reading computer screen or other electronic devices. 

Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment. 

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

Action Oriented 

Drive for Results 

Problem Solving 

Priority Setting 

Functional/Technical Skills 

Timely Decision Making 

Perseverance 

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

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.