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INTERN/CO-OP - Spring 2026 - Environmental

Filer City, MI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing packaging solutions. The co-op student will assist the environmental department in tasks that ensure compliance with environmental regulations and contribute to the efficient operation of the paper mill.

Business DevelopmentManufacturingPackaging Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Review of daily emissions monitoring with Environmental Manager

Monthly collection and shipment of samples throughout the mill for chemical analysis

Sample collection and analysis of mill sewer point discharges

Maintenance and upkeep of mill spill prevention and control supplies

Assistance with treatment plant lab upkeep and standard operating and troubleshooting procedures review

Assistance with reviewing environmental plans and editing when appropriate

Assistance with records retention

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringEnvironmental SciencesAnalytical SkillsProfessionalismWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Sciences (e.g. Chemistry, Biology) at Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, or Michigan Tech University and have completed the freshman year but not surpassed senior status

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required

You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis

Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential

Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism

The ability to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement

A positive work attitude is essential

Benefits

A housing stipend may be offered up to $1,000 grossed-up per month if necessary.

PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the co-op.

Company

Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United It is a sub-organization of vapepackagingboxes.

Founded in 1959