Early Career: Internship Program (Tuscaloosa, AL, US, 35401)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Early Career: Internship Program

Key Competencies for Interns

To be considered for the Intern program, you must show capability in the following GPI self-leader

competencies:

• Results: Focuses on outcomes, not activities
• Innovation: Be curious and make it better
• Resilient: Refuse to lose
• Inclusive Leadership: Welcome everyone’s ideas and contributions
• Accountability: Do what you own, own what you do

Why GPI?

• GPI is committed to developing leaders in our organization.
• GPI strives to create a safe, high performance and inclusive culture.
• GPI provides competitive salaries and benefits packages for salaried employees.
• GPI is known for exceptional relocation packages.
• GPI is passionate about serving the community through three target pillars:
  • Preserving the environment
  • Putting food on the table
  • Investing in education
• GPI Internships and Co-op are a pipeline to our full time Leadership Development Program (LDP). LDP is designed to be a highly visible, 12-month leadership program designed to develop operational, business and leadership skills. The program provides fast-track industry experience through structured learning and a hands-on approach. LDP includes full time tracks in roles in operations, sales, engineering, finance, supply chain and others.

Job Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

(Varies dependent upon division, function, department, and manager)

Internship opportunities may exist in the areas of Accounting, Marketing, Graphic Design,

Finance, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Paper Science, Packaging, Sales, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Construction Management and other support functions. Interns in these fields will work on a variety of hands-on projects.

Background Experience

• Prior experience may include internships, co-op assignments, summer jobs, volunteer work, leadership roles in student or college affiliated organizations, and/or full-time or part-time positions. Work experience related to field of study is desirable.
• Prior experiences must demonstrate initiative, intellectual curiosity, strong problem-solving skills, success managing multiple priorities, and working well in a team under deadline pressure.

Education Experience

• Seeking an undergraduate degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Paper Science, Packaging, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or any other related degree.

• Relationship-building skills to work with division leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Advanced degree is considered but not required

Work Environment:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time (up to 8-hours).
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 lbs).
• Extended reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
• Generally, your schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment; however, internship and co-op experience might involve

• extracurricular, “get out in the world” activity. You may work alternate schedules occasionally if needed,
• including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel that could include flying or driving.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.