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Graphic Packaging International hires interns across engineering, operations, and supply chain functions in its manufacturing facilities. The company has a track record of supporting international students through OPT and CPT, making it a viable target if you're building a career in packaging or industrial manufacturing.
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Requisition ID: 14232
Location:
West Monroe, LA, US, 71294
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required
If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying.
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.
- Provide support for improvement projects at the West Monroe Mill. Depending on area assigned and major, you may work with projects that involve process improvements, equipment reliability, process control, and/or support trials and investigations of new technologies.
- Drive best practices in safe operations and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance, and staff personnel.
- Be a self-starter, self-directed, and take initiative to move forward with ideas while being committed and able to work with and influence others.
- Must learn quickly to analyze data and present it in usable formats.
- Lead one or more projects that will be started and completed within the summer.
- Assist in writing standard operating procedures and training manuals.
- Provide engineering support to other departments, as needed.
- Present to the department periodically, and to the Lead Team at the end of the internship.
Key competencies
- Comfortable working in heavy manufacturing environment.
- Desire to work on projects.
- Leadership skills.
- Needs to be self-starter, be self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and be able to work with and influence others.
- Good analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Must learn quickly to analyze data.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.
MAJORS OF INTEREST:
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Pulp & Paper Science preferred. Will consider other engineering disciplines.
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
Nearest Major Market: Monroe

Requisition ID: 14232
Location:
West Monroe, LA, US, 71294
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required
If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying.
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
JOB FUNCTION: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.
- Provide support for improvement projects at the West Monroe Mill. Depending on area assigned and major, you may work with projects that involve process improvements, equipment reliability, process control, and/or support trials and investigations of new technologies.
- Drive best practices in safe operations and ensure the safety of all operations, maintenance, and staff personnel.
- Be a self-starter, self-directed, and take initiative to move forward with ideas while being committed and able to work with and influence others.
- Must learn quickly to analyze data and present it in usable formats.
- Lead one or more projects that will be started and completed within the summer.
- Assist in writing standard operating procedures and training manuals.
- Provide engineering support to other departments, as needed.
- Present to the department periodically, and to the Lead Team at the end of the internship.
Key competencies
- Comfortable working in heavy manufacturing environment.
- Desire to work on projects.
- Leadership skills.
- Needs to be self-starter, be self-directed, take initiative to move forward with ideas, be committed and be able to work with and influence others.
- Good analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Must learn quickly to analyze data.
- Strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Ability and desire to work in a team environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the business.
MAJORS OF INTEREST:
Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Pulp & Paper Science preferred. Will consider other engineering disciplines.
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
Nearest Major Market: Monroe
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Frame your degree around manufacturing roles
Graphic Packaging recruits interns into engineering and operations tracks. Make sure your resume explicitly maps your coursework or lab work to packaging, materials, or process engineering, since these are the functions where OPT and CPT authorizations are most defensible.
Activate CPT before your internship start date
If you're on F-1 status, CPT authorization must come from your Designated School Official before you begin working. Waiting until after you have an offer to start this process is a common mistake that delays start dates by weeks.
Target facilities hiring for recurring intern cohorts
Graphic Packaging operates plants across the U.S. and runs structured intern programs at multiple sites. Roles tied to established cohort programs are more likely to have sponsorship infrastructure already in place than one-off openings.
Ask about post-internship H-1B conversion pathways
During the offer stage, ask your recruiter directly whether the company has converted interns to full-time H-1B employees. Manufacturing employers with this history are meaningfully more likely to file cap-subject petitions after you complete your degree.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for open intern roles
Graphic Packaging posts intern openings across multiple sites at different times of year. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Graphic Packaging International intern roles that are open to visa sponsorship, so you're not manually tracking individual postings.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
OPT and STEM OPT work authorization requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm Graphic Packaging's enrollment status through the E-Verify employer search tool before you sign anything, as unenrolled employers cannot legally employ OPT workers.
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Does Graphic Packaging International sponsor H-1B visas for Interns?
Graphic Packaging International does sponsor H-1B visas, though sponsorship for intern roles typically applies to full-time conversion after graduation rather than the internship itself. If you complete an internship and receive a return offer for a full-time role, the company has a track record of supporting H-1B petitions for qualifying positions in engineering and operations.
Which visa types are commonly used for Intern roles at Graphic Packaging International?
F-1 CPT and F-1 OPT are the most common authorization types for interns at Graphic Packaging International. CPT applies during your degree program for qualifying internships, while OPT applies after graduation. The company also supports J-1 intern and trainee classifications for eligible candidates, and TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying technical fields.
What qualifications or experience are expected for Intern roles at Graphic Packaging International?
Most intern openings target students in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, supply chain, or operations management. Graphic Packaging runs manufacturing and converting facilities, so hands-on lab experience, familiarity with process improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma, and coursework in materials or packaging science all strengthen your application significantly.
How do I apply for Intern jobs at Graphic Packaging International?
You can search for open intern positions at Graphic Packaging International directly on their careers site or through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship eligibility. Applications typically require a resume and unofficial transcript. Recruiting cycles for summer internships often open in the fall, so submitting early matters for competitive engineering and operations tracks.
How do I plan my timeline if I want to intern at Graphic Packaging International on F-1 status?
If you're using CPT, your DSO must authorize it before your first day, which typically takes one to two weeks after you submit employer offer documentation to your international students office. For OPT, USCIS recommends filing up to 90 days before your program end date. Build both of these lead times into your offer negotiation so your start date stays realistic.
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