About the role#
We are looking for an IS Intern to join our team at the DeRidder paper mill. This role supports our local IT operations and provides hands-on experience with hardware and network systems. You will work on-site at our facility.
What you'll do#
- Provide basic end-user support for hardware, software, printers, and mobile devices.
- Build and deploy computers, including setting up new machines and clearing data from used equipment.
- Document network infrastructure by labeling physical taps and creating system drawings.
- Track and inventory IT equipment.
- Document technical issues and their solutions.
- Remove malicious software from workstations.
- Lift and transport equipment of various weights.
What you'll need#
- Completion of your freshman year of college.
- Enrollment in a 4-year Computer Science degree program.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Preference is given to students entering their Junior or Senior year.
Location & details#
- Location: DeRidder, Louisiana.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: $30.00 per hour for Seniors, $29.00 per hour for Juniors, and $27.00 per hour for Sophomores.
- Benefits: Paid holidays, 401k plan with employer matching, and eligibility for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
About Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures containerboard and corrugated packaging products. It operates as the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America. The company maintains its corporate headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois. Founded in 1959, the organization employs approximately 15,400 people. Its operations include nine containerboard mills and roughly 90 corrugated converting plants.
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