Georgia-Pacific Spring and Summer 2027 Project Engineering Internship - Monticello, MS

Georgia Pacific Corp.; Monticello (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific's Containerboard division is seeking qualified professionals for a Spring and Summer 2027 Project Engineering Internship supporting our Linerboard production in Monticello, MS. The intern will join a Project Engineering team that supports pulping, recycling, paper machines and utilities to maximize value.

Co-Ops gain real-world, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting with emphasis on safety, compliance, and quality assurance, while tackling significant projects and owning

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work in a manufacturing facility to support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance.
• Maintain a strong focus on compliance, safety, and health.
• Tackle meaningful projects and take ownership of assigned work.

Education

Enrolled in a degree or alternative program (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific's Containerboard division is seeking qualified professionals to consider for a Spring and Summer 2027 Project Engineering Internship opportunity supporting our Linerboard production within our manufacturing operation found in Monticello, MS. The individual in this role will be part of a Project Engineering department that is responsible for supporting the pulping, recycling, paper machine and utilities operating teams to maximize value creation.

Our Team

Georgia-Pacific Monticello is a fully integrated containerboard mill that employs 450 employees and continues to benefit from extensive capital investment. This position is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization with tremendous growth potential. Monticello, Mississippi, is an hour South of Jackson, MS, and an hour Northwest of Hattiesburg, MS.

Our culture is defined by Principle-Based Management. A philosophy which guides everyday decision making and provides employees with opportunities to contribute and personally benefit from the value they create.

What You Will Do

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or full-time hire, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work?

Engineering Co-Ops will work in a manufacturing facility to help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance, with a large overarching focus on compliance, safety, and health. Our Co-Op program seeks talent from many disciplines including (but not limited to):

• Chemical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Pulp & Paper Science Engineering

Co-Ops gain real-world, hands‑on experience, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem-solve, and take ownership of their work. Alongside your day‑to‑day role, the program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch, our people, Principle Based Management, and all while growing your network. This program will allow you to experience Life at Koch, as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
• 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

• Enrolled and currently pursuing a degree in a Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

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 a 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 30,000 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, aqui, or tu).