Georgia-Pacific Environmental Internship Program - Summer 2025
 Georgia Pacific | |
 United States, Georgia, Cedar Springs | |
 Nov 07, 2024 | |
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Georgia-Pacific (GP) is seeking Environmental Summer Interns to join our teams in the summer of 2025 at one of our nationwide locations! A 12-week summer internship is an exceptional skill-building opportunity which prepares its participants for a career in the environmental field in a manufacturing setting. Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound. Our Team We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what their role might be in the company. You will be provided hands on experience managing environmental obligations in a manufacturing environment. As a summer internship, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! Our opportunities for internships are in-person nationwide! What You Will Do While participating in the summer internship program, you will: * Be assigned to a manufacturing location and become an integral part of the facility team while working with an experienced mentor. * Receive hands-on training and practical application of environmental practices at GP, along with exposure to business and manufacturing processes. * Participate in activities to drive environmental excellence and sustainability. * Understand, develop, and apply [1] Principle Based Management. At Koch, interns gain real-world, hands-on experience, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem-solve, and take ownership of their work.Alongside your day-to-day role, the Koch Intern Program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch, our people, Principle Based Management, and the local community you will be working in, all while growing your network. Through weekly learning sessions, location-specific programming, and professional development, we aim to help every individual grow and learn how they can best contribute. This 12-week program will allow you to experience [2] Life at Koch, as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies. The locations available are below. Please note that availability of these locations may change throughout the recruiting season. When you submit your application, you will be asked to provide the location preference(s) that you are willing to consider an offer from. * Antioch, CA * Fordyce, AR * Camden, TX * Cedar Springs, GA * Brewton, AL Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) * Rising Sophomore or Junior in a bachelor's degree program or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.) * Ability to relocate per program requirements. * Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. What Will Put You Ahead * Enrolled in an Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Enviornmental Health, Natural Sciences or related Engineering degree program. For this role, we anticipate paying between $27 -$30 per hour. At Koch, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies we value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy [3] here. Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our [4] business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Koch-company full-time interns/co-ops are eligible for a comprehensive medical plan that comes with prescription drug coverage and expert resources including second opinions and surgery support as well as weight and diabetes management. We focus on making healthcare resources available through advanced apps, from the comfort of home. With enrollment in the medical plan, you have access to a tax-free savings opportunity for healthcare expenses (Health Savings Account). You and all members of your household are automatically enrolled in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional mental health counseling, financial and legal consultations and concierge-level support for work-life balance like helping finding child, elder or pet care - at no cost to you. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: [5] http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf [6] References Visible links 1. http://gp.com/Company/MBM 2. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/life-at-koch 3. https://jobs.kochcareers.com/pages/culture 4. https://www.kochind.com/about/business-philosophy 5. http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf 6. http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf | |