Georgia-Pacific 2027 Engineering Internship - Toledo, OR

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Toledo (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

401(k) / retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific LLC is offering spring/summer and summer internships in Toledo, Oregon, with 3–6 months of full-time, on-site work across engineering, operations, environmental, finance, and related business support areas. Interns will work on meaningful projects and partner with teams to analyze information and drive improvements.

Participants gain exposure to Koch-style practices, potential placements in Maintenance, Reliability, and Process Engineering, and learn about our sustainability and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program related to internship opportunities (Engineering, Environmental, Finance, or related field).
• Eligible for full-time employment by end of 2028 and legal work authorization in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Complete meaningful projects aligned with department needs and intern field of study.
• Collaborate with employees and cross-functional teams to analyze information and identify improvements.
• Support initiatives in safety, reliability, maintenance, process improvement, or financial analysis.
• Develop and present recommendations and project results to department and mill leaders.

Skills

Academic discipline knowledge

Enrolled student

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/Business

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking spring/summer, summer, and summer/fall interns to join our team in Toledo, Oregon. Internships range from three to six months of full-time, on-site work. Opportunities may be available across engineering, operations, environmental, finance, and other business support functions based on business needs and candidate interests.

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking spring/summer, summer, and summer/fall interns to join our team in Toledo, Oregon. Internships range from three to six months of full-time, on-site work. Opportunities may be available across engineering, operations, environmental, finance, and other business support functions based on business needs and candidate interests.

Our Team

Be part of the team at the Toledo, Oregon Pulp and Paper facility, where interns may support a variety of departments and cross-functional initiatives. Potential placement areas include Maintenance, Reliability, Project Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental, Finance, and other business support functions. Our Toledo facility is an integrated mill that manufactures containerboard, including unbleached linerboard and corrugating medium that is converted into corrugated boxes and packaging at numerous box plants on the West Coast from Washington to California and New Mexico. The packaging is used for a variety of products such as fruit, vegetables, and seafood, as well as consumer goods such as tissue, paper products, packaged food, and beverages. The GP Toledo mill is the largest recycler of wastepaper (used cardboard boxes) in Oregon, with more than 500,000 tons recycled annually. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific’s packaging business, please visit www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made!

What You Will Do

• Complete meaningful projects aligned with the needs of the assigned department and the intern’s field of study
• Partner with employees and cross-functional teams to analyze information, solve problems, and identify improvement opportunities
• Support initiatives that may include safety, reliability, maintenance, project execution, process improvement, environmental performance, financial analysis, operational efficiency, quality, production, or cost savings
• Develop and present recommendations, project results, or other work products to department and mill leaders

Our interns work alongside employees to solve real business problems and provide insights that improve our products, services, and operations. Each intern’s assignment will be tailored to the needs of the host department and the candidate’s academic background, skills, and interests. In addition to contributing to their team, interns at Toledo learn about our Principle-Based Management culture, participate in team-building and development opportunities, build lasting career connections, and gain exposure to the diverse disciplines within our operation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree program related to the available internship opportunity, which may include Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Pulp and Paper, Environmental, or other engineering disciplines; Finance, Accounting, Business; or another relevant field of study
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before year end of 2028
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous internship, co-op, project, or work experience related to the candidate’s field of study
• Experience using data, technical knowledge, or business analysis to solve problems and improve results
• Demonstrated leadership in a business, academic, or social setting while working with diverse groups

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 300,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).