Industrial Design Co-op (6-Month) — Paid Holidays & Housing

Packaging Corporation of America

Hackettstown (NJ)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 40,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

PCA Savings Plan
Healthcare benefits
Housing Allowance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a 6-month Industrial/Structural Design Co-op in our Hackettstown Design Center. Sophomores and juniors pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering and Industrial Design are invited to interview.

You will gain hands-on experience with Excel, CAD, and the Adobe suite while supporting project teams. Travel may be required; housing allowance may be provided if requirements are met.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering.
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, CAD program, and Adobe Suite.
  • Travel may be required.

Skills

Communication
Analytical thinking
Organizational skills
Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering and Industrial Design (pursuing)

Tools

Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint
Word
CAD Program
Adobe Suite

Job description

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

PCA is hiring 6-month Co-op Position in our Hackettstown Design Center. Representatives will be conducting interviews for students working towards a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering, and Industrial Engineering.

Seeking Sophomores & Juniors For

Industrial/Structural Design Co-op

Basic Qualifications

Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science/Engineering, and Industrial Design

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, CAD Program, Adobe Suite

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.

Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.

Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving.

Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change.

Travel may be required.

Full-time Co-op/Intern Benefits Include

Participation in the PCA Savings Plan and Healthcare benefits. (Optional)

Paid Holidays.

Housing Allowance (if requirements are met)

Compensation And Benefits

  • Starting salary for position: $27.00 to $29.00 depending on class standing
  • Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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