IT Co-op (January to August 2027) - International Falls

Packaging Corporation of America; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k with match

Life Insurance

AD&D

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking IT Co-op students for the International Falls, MN Paper Mill from January to August 2027. You will assist with help desk tasks, hardware deployment, and network documentation, while gaining hands-on experience in a Fortune 500 environment.

Ideal candidates are juniors or seniors pursuing a 4-year CS degree, with a valid driver's license and work authorization in the U.S. The role is on-site with competitive hourly pay and strong benefits once hired.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior pursuing a 4-year degree in Computer Science.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with help desk tasks: basic end-user support and IT issues.
• Assist with building and deploying computers; prep for reuse.
• Assist with network documentation and documentation of issues.
• Inventory IT equipment and assist with lifting/transport.
• Maintain clean workstations and remove malware; perform related duties.

Skills

End-user support

Hardware setup

Network documentation

Issue documentation

Education

Pursuing a 4-year CS degree

Tools

Computer deployment

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

We are seeking applicants for our IT Co-op positions (January to August 2027) in our International Falls, MN Paper Mill. The International Falls facility is a White Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Assist with help desk tasks: basic end-user support, deal with any Information Technology related issues - hardware, software, printers, mobile devices, and network.
• Assist with building and deploying computers - Prepare computers, including setting up new computers, clearing data off previously used computers and preparing them for use by another user.
• Assist with network documentation - labeling physical network taps and create drawing and documentation.
• Assist in documenting issues and fixes.
• Inventory and document IT equipment.
• Lifting and transporting of equipment of various weight.
• Clean workstations of malicious software, such as viruses, spyware, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Junior or Senior working towards a 4-year degree in Computer Science.
• Must have a current valid driver's license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: $29.00 to $30.00 Hourly.
• 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.
• More information about the Company's benefits can be found in the Employee Information section of PCA's website: Employee Information | Packaging Corporation of America

• 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.