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About the Role
About You
- A bachelor’s degree is required upon starting the position.
- Must obtain Bachelor’s degree between designated dates: 12/2025 – 05/2026.
- Ability to start position on a day between designated dates: 05/2026 – 07/2026.
- Must be able to travel as necessary and possess valid documents for travel via air and car.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Capacity to stand and sit for long periods of time.
- Capability to squat, kneel, bend over as necessary.
- A minimum of one Internship or Co-op is preferred especially in an environment related to the GIFT position type.
- Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in preferably Sales, Marketing, Business Management or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership experience or strong leadership skills with the drive to lead others.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network and build relationships with individuals of various experiences and professional levels.
Benefits
- Full-time, salaried position with benefits.
- Comprehensive training and development through the GIFT Program.
PCA is the third-largest producer of containerboard in the United States and the third-largest producer of uncoated freesheet in North America, based on production capacity. We have approximately 15,400 employees, with operations within the United States. PCA’s Packaging segment includes seven containerboard mills and approximately 85 corrugated converting plants. In 2024, PCA produced about 294 billion square feet (BSF) of containerboard and shipped 67 BSF of corrugated products. PCA’s Paper segment operates under the trade name Boise Paper, a Division of Packaging Corporation of America. We manufacture and sell white papers, including both commodity and specialty papers. PCA’s net sales for 2024 were $8.4 billion. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Lake Forest, Illinois. PCA combines great products with a creative and knowledgeable total-service team to provide ideas and solutions for any packaging need: "When you choose Packaging Corporation of America, you work with people who do the right things for each other and for our customers. We believe in utilizing the power of strong collaborative relationships, bound by the trust we have earned, to deliver innovative packaging solutions and an outstanding service experience."