WestRock Company · 2 days ago
Mills, Engineer [Previous Intern, Co-op Only]
Atlanta, GA
Internship
Onsite
InternWestRock Company is seeking an Engineering Associate for their Mills, aimed at current and previous interns or co-ops. The role involves providing technical expertise and support across various departments, focusing on cost savings, environmental, and sustainability efforts while managing technical projects for product and process improvements.
SustainabilityManufacturingLogisticsCommercialPackaging ServicesPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Design, construct, test and operate equipment, ensuring standards of quality, cost safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in production process, interpreting plans, drawings and specifications
Assist in troubleshooting problems and teaching others how to react
Assist in the planning and completion of production projects
Administratively track any trials, changes and continual production information
Assist in organizing and implementing any changes or trials
Make daily checks of production output and contributing factors
Promote daily safety communications while helping ensure a clean environment
Responding to customer complaints offering corrective actions
Maintain communications with customers while helping correct problem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) from a four-year college or university in engineering (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Paper Science, Packaging, and other related disciplines) with a graduation date on or prior to June 2026
This role requires a previously held Internship or Co-op with Smurfit Westrock or either legacy company
Analytical: Demonstrates a general understanding of various sources of information or data that are relevant to the business; summarizes or integrates information for routine problems or issues with oversight from others as necessary
Detail-Oriented: Has an eye for recognizing errors or differences; plans and completes work with thoroughness, giving attention to specific information and individual details, conditions, necessary record keeping, and elements of that work
Time Management: Plans, prioritizes, and manages time spent on accomplishing tasks to increase productivity and efficiency; demonstrates awareness and control over amount of time spent on activities; meets deadlines
Communication: Clearly exchanges thoughts, ideas, and messages through written, verbal, and non-verbal methods that promote an understanding with the target audience; listens carefully and attentively
Adaptability: Demonstrates willingness to relocate anywhere within the United States based on business need, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one's approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
Organizational Skills: Plans, arranges and/or monitor's work to ensure achievement of desired results; establishes a systematic course of action to accomplish objectives
Collaboration: Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to foster enthusiasm and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively
Problem-Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations; demonstrates tackling a problem by using a logical, systematic, or sequential approach
Innovation: Applies ‘out of the box' thinking and thorough research to develop creative new ideas and approaches to accomplish a goal or objective in an efficient and effective way
Preferred
Preferred experience in Pulp and Paper process, process control, project engineering, maintenance, or operations
Company
WestRock Company
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions.
Founded in 1953
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (14)
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2022 (8)
2021 (24)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2023-09-12Acquired
2015-07-02IPO
Leadership Team
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Samuel Shoemaker
President, Consumer Packaging
Recent News
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