Spring 2027 IS Intern

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k with company match

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an IT Co-op at our DeRidder, LA Paper Mill. The role focuses on assisting with help desk tasks, computer setup and deployment, network documentation, and inventory of IT equipment.

You will work under supervision with juniors and seniors, supporting end-user IT needs, maintaining secure workstations, and helping document issues as part of a broader IT team. This on-site position offers real-world experience and a pathway to a full-time career.

Qualifications

• Must have completed freshman year of college.
• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Help desk support

IT hardware knowledge

Network documentation

Education

Freshman year completed

Pursuing 4-year CS degree

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 in our DeRidder, LA Paper Mill. The DeRidder facility is a Brown 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

• Must have completed freshman year of college.
• Pursuing a 4-year degree in Computer Science preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juniors and Seniors in college are preferred.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $.30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores

Compensation And Benefits

• Salary Range: $.30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores
• 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