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IT Solutions Internship, Summer 2026

Career Opportunity:\u202F

Smurfit Westrock is currently seeking IT & Digital Interns to participate in a 10 - 12-week summer internship based at our headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Interns will be placed in our IT & Digital organization. The internship includes exposure to our IT & Digital functional areas, engagement with leadership, mentorship, training, social events and a final companywide intern summit with a community project.\u202F\u202FUpon successful completion of the program, interns may be eligible for a full-time opportunity to include our two-year rotational Technology Leadership Program.\u202F \u202F \u202F

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What you need to succeed:\u202F

* Pursuing a bachelor\u2019s degree\u202Fin IT, IS, CS, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Math, Science, or Business\u202F

* Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred\u202F

* Strong interest in Corporate IT, Digital and leading others in a future career\u202F

* Relevant experience including internships, co-op assignments and leadership roles a plus\u202F

* Strong analytical ability and communication skills\u202F

* Experience with Microsoft O365 apps to include knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint\u202F

* Demonstrate leadership potential, networking skills, participate in social and team building events\u202F

* Willingness to work in Atlanta, GA\u202F

* Willingness to work in or travel to manufacturing / production environments\u202F

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:\u202F

As an IT & Digital Intern, you will have the opportunity to work in one of many areas including, but not limited to, Digital Innovation, Information Security, Development, User Experience, SAP and Operations Support and Extended Reality (XR).\u202F\u202FResponsibilities may include:\u202F

* Work closely with the Information Technology teams to support research needs that may include vendor comparisons, detailed analysis, best practices benchmarking, and technology trend identification\u202F

* Participate in the research, analysis and implementation of key IT and Digital related projects and initiatives\u202F

* Drive the "art of the possible" by accelerating innovative ideas (discovery/prototype) and building digital acumen\u202F

* Prepare support documentation and program specifications\u202F

* Improve and develop processes and procedures, test programs\u202F

* Coordinate projects, analyze data and support reviews\u202F

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.