Summer 2026 HR Intern

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)

BENEFITS

Starting rate for position: $25-30 per hour. 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 Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

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