IT Intern

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

This position is responsible for designing and developing data modeling processes and constructing algorithms and predictive models using the datasets available from various databases and data warehouses. Implement statistical Machine Learning models for prediction and forecasting. This position involves extensive interactions with business counterparts to help solve complex business problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a student in good standing with the University.
• Must be currently enrolled majoring in Computer Science or equivalent applicable IT program.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required.
• Passion for technology.
• An interest in data analysis identify patterns and trends.

Experience with the following programming languages/tools/environment:

• Writing SQL queries
• Python, SQL, R, Java
• Any reporting tool or PowerBi.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with team members and plant users.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
• Strong planning and follow up skills.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

• Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA