Spring 2027 IS Intern

Packing Corp of America

DeRidder, LAInternship$27–30/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–30/hr
Location
DeRidder, LA
Role Type
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Packing Corp of America is hiring a Spring 2027 IS Intern. Packaging Corporation of America seeks IT co‑op interns at its DeRidder paper mill to assist with help‑desk support, computer deployment, network documentation, equipment inventory, and workstation cleaning while gaining hands‑on experience in a Fortune 500 manufacturing environment.

Key focus areas include Assist with help desk tasks and basic end‑user support, Prepare and deploy computers, clearing data and setting up new units, and Label physical network taps and create network documentation.

Preferred (not required): End-User Support, Hardware Troubleshooting, Software Troubleshooting, and Printer Troubleshooting.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

End-User SupportHardware TroubleshootingSoftware TroubleshootingPrinter TroubleshootingMobile Device TroubleshootingNetwork TroubleshootingComputer DeploymentNetwork DocumentationIT Equipment InventoryMalicious Software Removal

Qualifications

Completed Freshman Year of CollegeAuthorized to Work in the U.S.4-Year Degree in Computer ScienceJunior or Senior in College

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

We are seeking applicants for our IT Co-op positions in our DeRidder, LA Paper Mill. The DeRidder facility is a Brown Paper Mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America.

Principle Accountabilities:

  • Assist with help desk tasks: basic end-user support, deal with any Information Technology related issues – hardware, software, printers, mobile devices, and network.

  • Assist with building and deploying computers - Prepare computers, including setting up new computers, clearing data off previously used computers and preparing them for use by another user.

  • Assist with network documentation – labeling physical network taps and create drawing and documentation.

  • Assist in documenting issues and fixes.

  • Inventory and document IT equipment.

  • Lifting and transporting of equipment of various weight.

  • Clean workstations of malicious software, such as viruses, spyware, etc.

  • Perform other related duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must have completed freshman year of college.

  • Pursuing a 4-year degree in Computer Science preferred.

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Juniors and Seniors in college are preferred.

PCA provides a competitive comprehensive benefits package.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $.30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Salary Range: $.30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors and $27.00 hr. Sophomores

  • Paid Holidays.

  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.

  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

Job Details

Pay Type Salary

Hiring Min Rate 27 USD

Hiring Max Rate 30 USD

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