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WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to more fiber-based packaging forward.
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op – Fall 2024 – Various Locations
Job Summary: Our WestRock Early Careers Engineering Intern/Co-op will gain a hands-on experience in one of WestRock’s manufacturing, research & development, or corporate environments focusing in areas such as cost savings, environmental, and/or sustainability efforts. Throughout the assignments, there will be a heavy emphasis placed on safety, teamwork, and process improvement. By the end of the assignment, this experience will have positively contributed to your curriculum and career goals in preparation for life after college.
Internship Opportunities and Locations: We are currently recruiting for multiple Internship and Co-op positions to support our Mill Operations, Corrugated Packaging, Consumer Packaging, and R&D business units. Internship and co-op opportunities are available and based in various locations across the U.S. within manufacturing facilities and corporate offices. By applying for this position, you may be considered for all available opportunities (location examples listed below).
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
Internship and co-op openings will vary by location and term. Openings will be filled in order of business priority, job function, and in order of application.
Major Job Responsibilities
Business Excellence
- Develop and apply skills to help increase efficiency, reliability, and productivity within WestRock’s manufacturing, converting, or support groups.
- Analyze data sets to identify key insights and provide value-based solutions
- Seek out and promote innovative solutions to operational challenges and support maintenance activities with a focus on preventative maintenance
- Identify root cause problems through troubleshooting issues to identify areas of opportunities
- Report project discovery findings to managers, teams, and senior leadership
- Serve as safety champion by understanding and enforcing department, plant or mill safety policies
- Manage day-to-day activities of assigned roles, complete project tasks, and implement new processes
- Gain exposure to one or more of the following fields within the Pulp, Paper and Packaging Manufacturing Industry – Process Engineering, Process Controls and Automation, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Maintenance & Reliability, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Research & Development, etc.
People & Culture
- Communicate cross-functionally about technical and project findings
- Collaborate closely with assigned team members to complete project tasks
Work Environment
- Work in an office within the plant environment
- Be comfortable working in an industrial / manufacturing work setting where applicable
- Be able to Maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations