Position Overview This position is a paid co-op for a college student currently working towards a degree in paper science or chemical engineering. The co-op term would start May 2025 and end in December 2025. Responsibilities The types of projects the co-op can expect to be involved in include: Process improvement, cost reduction, and optimization opportunities. Chemical trials designed to increase quality and productivity. Equipment start-up and optimization. Statistical analysis of the finished product properties. Involvement with customers regarding special trials or quality issues. Compensation & Benefits In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will receive mentorship and develop and apply chemical engineering skills and knowledge. Candidates will also have an opportunity to participate in GBP's intern development program to network with other local GBP interns. Candidates will also have access to an onsite fitness center. Company Overview Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit Equal Opportunity Employer
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Position Overview Green Bay Packaging's Mill Operations Group is seeking a Junior Buyer to assist the Senior Buyer in procurement of recycled fiber for Arkansas Kraft Division and Green Bay Mill Division. This role will focus on daily tasks that are critical for fiber procurement, trailer yard/inventory management and load information validation. This role requires developing professional relationships with external groups like fiber suppliers, warehousing vendors, scale-house staff and carrier groups, in addition to establishing sound relationships with Green Bay Packaging employees. Responsibilities • Assisting Senior Buyer with procurement of recovered paper (old corrugated carboard (OCC) and mixed paper (MP) to fulfill papermill consumption. This responsibility involves an understanding of projected mill usage and an ability to adjust purchasing to mimic mill consumption. It also requires a knowledge of recovered paper markets and how they change in response to external forces.
• Assisting Senior Buyer with management of trailer and warehouse inventories. This responsibility involves coordination with the mill scale clerks, carrier customer service representatives, third-party warehouse teams and mill operations team.
• Operating effectively with Green Bay Packaging's procurement software (cieTrade) and freight payment system (Princeton TMX).
• Administrative housekeeping. This responsibility includes but is not limited to paperwork reconciliation, supplier payment review, correcting errors in procurement and freight payment systems.
• Managing recovered paper quality. This responsibility requires a sound relationship with forklift operators that are tasked with unloading trucks.
• Managing recovered paper truckload loading pattern. Any unsafe loading patterns need to be relayed back to supply point so proper loading patterns are adhered to.
• Assisting recycled fiber procurement team with brokerage of recovered paper and other recycling material.
• Assisting recycled fiber procurement team with management of customer recycling program to help add value to Green Bay Packaging's relationship with box customers.
• Travel for in-person visits with recyclers, box customers and Green Bay Packaging divisions. This position requires approximately 20% travel.
• Reporting on and analyzing procurement landed cost figures.
• Estimating inventories. This responsibility requires time spent safely walking through bale warehouses and/or off-site warehouses throughout the year to conduct bale counts.
• Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications and completing company-directed training. Successful candidate profile • Minimum of a bachelor's/university degree or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office; particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written. Able to deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone.
• Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to analyze data and develop action plans based on the analysis. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Three years of experience in the workforce.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory management and/or sales/purchasing. Compensation & Benefits In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division. Company Overview Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit Equal Opportunity Employer
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Position Overview This position is a paid internship for a college student currently working towards a degree. Co-op available for spring 2025 or fall 2025 semester. Responsibilities In this role, you will be responsible for providing engineering support for electrical, instrumentation, and control applications for all paper mill operations including: Assisting EI&C Department Engineers in assigned tasks. Field data gathering, inventory management analysis, and documentation streamlining. Maintaining/updating drawings and equipment files. Researching files to obtain information to answer questions relating to various mill equipment and processes. Supervising project-related items and equipment/parts installations. Meeting with contractors, vendors, engineers, etc. Qualifications Pursuing a BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field of study from an accredited institution. Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively deliver and reinforce consistent messages at multiple levels. Strong team player who can effectively work with others to meet objectives and timelines. Must be willing to work in dirty, noisy, hot, humid environments. Ability to work with plant personnel and engineering groups to ensure the proper execution of work. Prioritization of time and work. Use of self-initiative and independence to complete tasks with urgency and meet deadlines. Company Overview Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
