Summer 2026 Human Resources Intern / Co-Op

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 resumes for Human Resources Intern / Co-op (Summer 2026) at our DeRidder, LA. Paper Mill.

The Human Resources Co-op is responsible for assisting in the overall Human Resources function at the facility under the direction of Human Resources Management Team.

Basic Qualifications :

Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Human Resource Management or equivalent applicable Human Resources Management program. The student will have either completed the freshman year or will have completed the freshman year when co-op begins and express interest in Pulp & Paper and Human Resources in the Paper Manufacturing Industry as a career. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required, you must pass a drug screen, a background check and you must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

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

Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.

Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity and change.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.

Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.

PAY & BENEFITS :

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

1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week

Co-op Housing

Reimbursement of Relocation to co-op assignment

Medical Insurance if eligible

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Co-op Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled and other protected categories.