Georgia-Pacific Safety Internship Program - Summer 2026
Georgia Pacific
Leading global maker of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging, building products & related chemicals.
12‑week summer safety internship in EH&S at Georgia‑Pacific manufacturing sites.
1 months ago
$28 - $30
Entry-level
Internship
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Field
Company Size
35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Building products manufacturing
Gypsum solutions
Wood solutions
Recycling services
Technical services
Virtual jobsite visits
Packaging
Pulp and paper manufacturing
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Packaging
Role
Description
safety processes
incident investigation
chemical monitoring
safety inspections
eh&s interaction
Streamline safety processes and procedures
Participate in incident investigations, chemical monitoring, or safety inspections
Interact with experienced EH&S professionals who will help you connect your classroom learnings to a real-world manufacturing site
Requirements
excel
access
safety engineering
analytical
communication
teamwork
Analytical and organizational skills
Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Ability to learn new software applications quickly
Enrolled in a degree or alternative program. (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
Ability to relocate per program requirements
Eligible for full-time employment on or before Summer 2027
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel, Access and other Microsoft applications is preferred
Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
Enrolled in an Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health, Environmental Safety Management, Emergency & Disaster Management, or related Engineering degree program
Interpersonal communication and collaborative teamwork
Understand, develop, and apply Principle Based Management™.
Benefits
Gain experience in safe work practices, emergency response, and support our vision of injury-free operations
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
not eligible for visa sponsorship.
must have legal authorization to work permanently in the u.s. without visa transfer.
Security clearance
employment offers conditioned on successfully passing a drug test.
employer uses e‑verify.
Company
Overview
1927
Year Founded
The company traces its roots back to its founding in a small Georgia sawmill.
2005
Year Acquired
The company became a subsidiary of Koch Industries in this year.
150+ facilities
Global Facilities
The company operates a vast network of facilities across the globe.
Approx $17B
Annual Revenue
The company generates significant revenue supporting its diverse operations.
Operates 150+ facilities globally, supplying lumber, OSB, gypsum products and consumer brands like Brawny and Dixie.
Known for innovations like ForceField weather barriers and DensGlass moisture‑resistant gypsum panels.
Projects range from commercial drywall systems to consumer hygiene solutions and industrial-grade packaging.
Culture + Values
INTEGRITY
KNOWLEDGE
STEWARDSHIP & COMPLIANCE
HUMILITY
TRANSFORMATION
RESPECT
PRINCIPLED ENTREPRENEURSHIP™
SELF ACTUALIZATION
Environment + Sustainability
35–40% reduction
GHG emissions target
Targeting reduction in operational greenhouses gases (GHGs) by 35–40% by 2025 from a 2020 baseline.
72% reduction
Solid fossil fuels reliance
Reduction in reliance on solid fossil fuels since 2013, achieved by transitioning to natural gas or biomass.
90% material recovery
Juno® recycling tech
Innovative technology recovers up to 90% of materials like fiber, plastics, and metals for reuse.
3.4 million seedlings
Tree planting initiative
Over 3.4 million trees planted since 2018, adhering to a 1:1 regeneration philosophy.
Use of biomass (wood and wood processing waste) for over 50% of energy needs at wood-products facilities.
Coal-to-biomass boiler renovation at Naheola mill (2019), reducing water consumption, emissions, and particulate matter.
Mapping and monitoring high-conservation-value/endangered forests, purchasing from non-endangered areas except in active forest-management cases.
Inclusion & Diversity
12% Increase
Women in Leadership Roles
Representation of women at director and above levels has increased by 12% since 2000.
Recipient of Catalyst Award (2005) for outstanding initiatives to advance women