Engineering Intern I

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.

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.

Engineer Intern

Location: Fort Smith, AR

Business Unit/Corporate Function: Consumer Packaging Division

Responsible for assisting plant production and engineering team with technical support for improvement projects.  Develops or improves equipment / processes by applying creative and innovative engineering applications to achieve “state-of-the-art” technologies.

Job Functions

Lean Initiatives:

·       Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data related to Lean projects.

·       Contribute to Lean projects at the Plant level.

Process Engineer Initiatives:

·       Provide technical expertise and leadership in equipment improvement projects (Capital and Non-Capital)

·       Assists in the conception, development, design, and performance of various operations and maintenance improvement projects.

·       Supports continuous process improvement efforts for all departments.

·       Compiles, analyzes, and interprets data related to process improvement projects.

·       Develops cost estimates for maintenance improvement projects.

·       Assists with the maintenance of all technical documentation including prints, manuals, and process software.

·       Develop Training materials for Maintenance Technician Training

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

·       Assist in development of cost savings initiatives and track progress towards plant goals.

·       Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.

·       Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

Job Requirements

·       Completion of Junior Year of Engineering bachelor’s degree Program for Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

·       Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated based on 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.

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) w/employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

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.