• Engineering Intern III

    Graphic Packaging International, LLC (Carol Stream, IL)


    Engineering Intern III

     

    Requisition ID: 12207

    Location:

    Carol Stream, IL, US, 60188

     

    Department: Manufacturing & Operations

     

    Travel: No Travel Required

     

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    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.

     

    Internship For Summer 2026

    _SUMMARY:_

    This position is responsible for providing support to the Manufacturing, Quality/CI, and Maintenance Managers. Must be able to solve problems and make good, timely decisions, exhibit company core values, and be a change agent for continuous improvement. This position will work on process improvements that improve facility's KPI's. The successful candidate will assist in driving best practices in safe operations and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance and staff personnel. Needs to be self-starter, be self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and be able to work with and influence others. Must learn quickly and analyze the data.

    _REQUIRED SKILLS:_

    + Comfortable working in manufacturing environments.

    + Desire to work on projects.

    + Leadership skills

    + Good analytical skills with attention to detail

    + Strong oral and written communication abilities

    + Ability and desire to work in a team environment

    + Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications

    + Proactive and action-oriented personality; comfort within a fast paced environment and a strong sense of urgency.

    + Strong interpersonal skills, proven problem-solving skills; solution focused.

    _SAFE QUALITY FOOD RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES:_

    + _Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods._

    + _Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures._

    + _Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required._

    + _Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF)._

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

    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. (http://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/Graphicpkg/SF\_eeo\_is\_the\_law\_federal\_poster.pdf)

     

    **Nearest Major Market:** Chicago