About the role#
This summer internship at the Counce, Tennessee mill provides hands-on experience in occupational health and safety. You will work directly with the Mill Health and Safety group and a Certified Safety Professional to improve existing safety systems. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2027. Please note that you must sign up for this program through your university co-op office.
What you'll do#
- Conduct site safety audits and inspections throughout the mill.
- Implement controls and processes to reduce risk and prevent accidents.
- Recommend changes to ensure compliance with health, fire prevention, and environmental regulations.
- Operate noise and air monitoring equipment.
- Familiarize yourself with permitting processes for confined space and hot work activities.
- Create and present safety information to various audiences within the organization.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least 2 years of course work toward a degree.
- A minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Enrollment in a major such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Permanent U.S. residency status.
Location & details#
- Location: Counce, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America produces containerboard and uncoated freesheet. The company operates ten mills and 91 corrugated product plants across the United States. Founded in 1959, it maintains corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois. The business employs approximately 16,800 people and reported net sales of 9 billion dollars in 2025.
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