Packaging Corporation of America
Chemical Engineering Co-op (Riverville Mill)
Packaging Corporation of America, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Overview
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 We are seeking resumes for Chemical Engineering Co-ops (Multiple Openings for Spring 2026) at our Gladstone, VA. Paper Mill.
Responsibilities
Provide process optimization and engineering support for the mill, including compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support.
Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
Coordinate the efforts of outside resources to improve operations by filtering and utilizing appropriate information.
Conduct data analysis projects and use data to make business decisions.
Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.
Candidate should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations; interest/aptitude in controls.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a student in good standing enrolled in a Chemical or equivalent applicable engineering program, with either completed Freshman year or will have completed Freshman year when co-op begins, and interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must pass a drug screen and be eligible to work in the US full-time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with internal and external customers.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Ability to independently make sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
Pay & Benefits
Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors; $29.00 hr. Juniors; $27.00 hr. Sophomores; $25.00 hr. Freshmen
$1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend
1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
Medical Insurance if eligible
401k with company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program
11 paid holidays
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Application & EEO All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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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 We are seeking resumes for Chemical Engineering Co-ops (Multiple Openings for Spring 2026) at our Gladstone, VA. Paper Mill.
Responsibilities
Provide process optimization and engineering support for the mill, including compliance process coordination, lean projects, quality and product safety, and analytical and systems support.
Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs.
Coordinate the efforts of outside resources to improve operations by filtering and utilizing appropriate information.
Conduct data analysis projects and use data to make business decisions.
Assignments may include some work at higher levels for training and development purposes.
Candidate should have knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations; interest/aptitude in controls.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a student in good standing enrolled in a Chemical or equivalent applicable engineering program, with either completed Freshman year or will have completed Freshman year when co-op begins, and interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.
Minimum GPA of 3.0.
Must pass a drug screen and be eligible to work in the US full-time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with internal and external customers.
Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Ability to independently make sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
Pay & Benefits
Salary Range: $30.00 hr. Seniors; $29.00 hr. Juniors; $27.00 hr. Sophomores; $25.00 hr. Freshmen
$1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend
1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment
Medical Insurance if eligible
401k with company matching
Retirement Savings Plan
Educational Assistance Program
11 paid holidays
Vacation Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Application & EEO All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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