Packaging Corporation of America
Maintenance Reliability - Mechanical Co-ops (Riverville Mill)
Packaging Corporation of America, Gladstone, Virginia, United States, 24553
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
Maintenance Reliability - Mechanical
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. Demonstrate knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations; show interest/aptitude in controls. Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Must be a student in good standing with the university, currently enrolled majoring in Maintenance Reliability Mechanical or an equivalent applicable engineering program. The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, you must pass a drug screen, and you must 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 both internal and external customers. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills. Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, handling 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 & Equal Opportunity
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
Maintenance Reliability - Mechanical
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. Demonstrate knowledge of pulp & paper making, waste-water treatment, and recovery operations; show interest/aptitude in controls. Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Must be a student in good standing with the university, currently enrolled majoring in Maintenance Reliability Mechanical or an equivalent applicable engineering program. The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, you must pass a drug screen, and you must 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 both internal and external customers. Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills. Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, handling 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 & Equal Opportunity
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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