Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Macon, GA - Winter 2025
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op - Winter 2025 - 8 month term preferred- 4 month term potentially available
At Irving Tissue, we recognize that the key to our success is our people. Irving Tissue is a leading manufacturer of premium tissue products – including national brands and private label. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. We are also part of a larger organization that acts responsibly when it comes to sustainable practices that begins with a history rooted since 1957. We have planted 1.1 billion trees since then, and have been recognized as a Carbon Neutral Forest Supply Chain. We also manufacture private label diapers and training pants for North American retailers.The Manufacturing Engineering Co-op will be based out of Macon, Georgia (1897 Allen Road, 31216). This is a temporary student position. The primary language of work is English.
We have an excellent student program at J.D. Irving with formal and informal opportunities to meet and network with people from all across the business, including other students. This is a great experience that will provide you with real, valuable work experience that will allow you to challenge yourself and learn from industry-leading professionals!
You Can Expect:
- Integral roles on projects that really matter
- Real responsibility, from day one
- Opportunity to work in different aspects of the company
- Mentorship from industry-leading experts
- A chance to leave your mark on a growing company
- The ability to have your voice and ideas be heard
Job Requirements
- Education Required: Currently enrolled in a 4 year Industrial, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree program and have completed at least 2 years
- Must be fluent in MS Office, Excel, Word, Power Point
- Must have a high level of professionalism and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
- Able to work in a highly organized manner where detail, accuracy, confidentiality, balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines are critical
The main duties/responsibilities of this role include:
- Equipment Reliability and Uptime Improvement Projects
- Waste Reduction Initiatives
- Root Cause Failure Analysis
- Preventive Maintenance Systems
- Work in cross functional teams from quality, safety, and paper making to drive business initiatives
- Working with vendors supplying high level services in all these areas
- Interacting with Operators who run our assets
- Aligning groups of people to develop processes, procedures and policy
- The candidate will have the opportunity to work roughly 50 hours per week
- Conducting trials for new products and efficiency improvements
- Exposure to several first Quartile Assets in the Tissue Manufacturing business
What We Offer
- Co-op Fee reimbursement up to $1000, if eligible
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
- Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
- Signing incentives for full-time roles for graduating students who have completed a work term within J.D. Irving (if applicable)
- Relocation costs (if applicable)
To Apply for this Career Opportunity
Please apply online at https://careers.jdirving.com/. Please include a resume and a copy of your most recent transcript.
For further details, please contact Recruitment at icprecruitment@irvingconsumerproducts.com
We appreciate your interest in our company! Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
To learn more about our products and services, click here.
Irving Tissue is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
