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Health And Safety Intern

PCA is looking for health and safety interns for the 2026 summer to assist the local health and safety management team at one of eight paper mills located across the country. This is a paid position based on year of school. If necessary, relocation costs will be paid. This position will report directly to location safety manager and indirectly to the corporate health and safety manager.

Principle duties include:

• Develop and implement training and evaluation programs for incident prevention.
• Work with all levels of employees to mitigate risk.
• Make recommendations for compliance with regulations pertaining to occupational and environmental safety, health, and fire prevention.
• Work with employees to implement accident prevention measures.
• Conduct contractor "work in progress audits" and PCA site audits.

Qualifications:

• Completion of sophomore year of college.
• Must be pursuing a 4-year degree in industrial engineering, environmental engineering, occupational health & safety, or related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, workers compensation laws, and industrial hygiene practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to speak effectively and make use of audio/visual aids.
• Capable of preparing and presenting training sessions to all levels of employees on topics related to occupational safety and health.
• Be able to use and calibrate safety related instrumentation such as sound level meters, noise dosimeters, heat stress monitors, etc.
• Recognize hazardous conditions and unsafe acts and their cause and make appropriate corrective measures.

Positions available in the following locations:

• Counce, TN
• DeRidder, LA
• Filer City, MI
• Wallula, WA
• Jackson, AL
• International Falls, MN
• Tomahawk, WI
• Valdosta, GA

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an equal opportunity employer veterans/disabled and other protected categories.

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