Georgia-Pacific Forestry Procurement Intern - Dudley, NC (Summer 2027)

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) in Dudley, North Carolina invites applications for Procurement Forestry Interns for Summer 2027 (May–August). The 12-week program runs from late May to mid‑August 2027, offering hands-on exposure to wood procurement for a vertically integrated company.

Interns will work on a real business need, collaborate with team members, and participate in networking events to build lasting career connections within Koch Companies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Forest Resources, Natural Resources, Forest Management, or Agriculture degree program.
• Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• This is a project-based internship where the project is based on a real business need determined closer to the start of the internship.
• Interns work alongside employees and participate in networking events to build career connections.

Skills

Full-time eligibility by 2028

US work authorization

Education

Forest Resources / Natural Resources / Forest Management / Agriculture degree program

Job description

The Georgia-Pacific Wood and Fiber Supply (W&FS) team in Dudley, North Carolina is seeking Procurement Forestry Interns to support our wood basin operations during Summer 2027 (May-August). Through this opportunity, you will understand the business of wood procurement for a vertically integrated company. The internship opportunity will be a 12‑week program running from late May to mid‑August 2027.

Our Team

The W&FS organization ensures that the company's 35+ mills maintain a constant flow of logs, wood fiber and chips to sustain its tissue, packaging, paper and building products manufacturing operations. W&FS operates in some 15 U.S. states and sources its wood from private lands owned by industrial, institutional, or individual landowners.

What You Will Do

This is a project‑based internship where the project is based on a real business need determined closer to the start of the internship.

Our interns work alongside our employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services. In addition to being a contributor on their team, interns at Koch Companies learn about our unique Principle‑Based Management culture and enjoy a variety of networking events to promote lasting career connections.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Forest Resources, Natural Resources, Forest Management, or Agriculture degree program.
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2028.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialist 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 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day, to make everyday products even better.

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.

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.