E&I, Operations, and/or Maintenance Mechanic Intern

Georgia Pacific
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Alabama, Perdue Hill
May 01, 2025
Your Job Our Georgia-Pacific Alabama River Cellulose facility is searching for an Intern. A successful individual will be self-motivated, passionate about learning, and interested in pursuing an Electrical & Instrumentation, Operations, or Maintenance career. We are targeting 24 hours/week with primary work hours occurring Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our Team Alabama River Cellulose (ARC) mill has been a major part of the economic lifeblood of the region. Recognized as one of the largest pulp operations in North America, the mill is also considered the largest manufacturer in Monroe County and one of the largest employers in the area. ARC, part of Georgia-Pacific's Cellulose group. To learn more about our Cellulose division, please visit: www.gppackaging.com. What You Will Do Assist operators with inspecting equipment, processing, and collecting data, performing reliability-based equipment care tasks, collecting samples and quality testing product Support the operations of the plant to safely produce, store, and ship product by completing safety and environmental checks, while contributing to a culture of personal and collective safety, accountability, and environmental compliance Partner with other operators, maintenance, and engineering to troubleshoot or repair equipment or plant issues Learn and apply principles of safe work practices within a manufacturing environment Shadow E&I and Mechanical teams during routine preventative maintenance tasks and on troubleshooting calls Work at heights up to 100 feet, climb stairs/ladders, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs., push and pull up to 150 lbs., work in and outdoors in all types of weather and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Currently enrolled in an Electrical & Instrumentation, Operations, or Maintenance program What Will Put You Ahead Experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment At Koch companies, 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 value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy 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 business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. 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 click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).