2025 Paper Industry Career Fair
Thank you to all who participated in the 2025 Paper Industry Career Fair on Wednesday, September 3!
2025 Companies
International Paper
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International Paper is a leading global producer of renewable fiber-based packaging and pulp products with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, Europe, and North Africa. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods and enable worldwide commerce, as well as pulp for diapers, tissue, and other personal hygiene products that promote health and wellness. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Smurfit Westrock
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Smurfit Westrock – The go-to sustainable packaging partner of choice. We offer an unrivalled product portfolio and bring expertise, scale, and a global presence of 500+ packaging and other facilities, as well as 59 mills across 40 countries. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for both manufacturing and R&D roles.
ABB
ABB is a global technology leader in electrification and automation, helping industries operate more efficiently and sustainably. With over a century of expertise in the pulp and paper sector, ABB delivers advanced control systems and digital solutions that boost mill performance and reduce environmental impact. From robotics to energy systems, ABB offers exciting career paths for those ready to shape the future of industrial innovation. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for both manufacturing and R&D roles.
ANDRITZ Inc.
ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper provides sustainable technology, automation, and service solutions for the production of all types of pulp, paper, board, and tissue. The technologies and services focus on increased production efficiency, lower overall operating cost,s as well as innovative decarbonization strategies and autonomous plant operation. The product portfolio also includes boilers for power generation, various nonwoven technologies, and panelboard (MDF) production systems. With waste-to-value recycling, shredding, and energy solutions, waste and by-product streams from production are converted into valuable secondary raw materials as well as into sustainable resources for energy generation. State-of-the-art IIoT technologies as part of Metris digitalization solutions complete the comprehensive product offering. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Archroma
Archroma is a global leader in specialty chemicals, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to the textiles, packaging & paper, and coatings, adhesives & sealants industries. Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates in over 90 countries with more than 4,000 employees and 30+ production sites worldwide. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for both manufacturing and R&D roles.
Cascades
Cascades is a Canadian company recognized for its innovative solutions in recovery, the manufacturing of eco-friendly packaging products, and tissue papers. With multiple facilities across North America, Cascades is committed to promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The company is a key player in the food packaging, product protection, and hygiene solutions sectors, contributing to a greener, more sustainable future. Respect your true nature! Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for R&D roles.
Clearwater Paper
At Clearwater Paper, we craft essential products that enhance everyday life for our customers. We do this while maintaining high standards of quality, working safely, engaging with our communities, and serving as responsible stewards of our natural resources. We call this Everyday Responsibility. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Domtar
At Domtar, we are the largest integrated manufacturer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America, and a leading manufacturer of papergrade, fluff, and airlaid nonwoven materials. We are building a world-class packaging business and continuing our legacy of environmental responsibility. Recruiting for summer internships and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world’s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
First Quality Tissue SE, LLC
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania, into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Recruiting for summer internships and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Georgia-Pacific
Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of tissue, pulp, paper, toilet and paper towel dispensers, packaging, building products, and related chemicals, and other forest products. Check out https://www.gp.com/ to learn more about our company and what we make! Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
Graphic Packaging International
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 care products. We have over 130 facilities worldwide that provide innovative packaging solutions to help our customers stand out and achieve brand loyalty in a competitive and dynamic marketplace. With a product portfolio that emphasizes renewable, recycled, and recyclable materials, we are as committed to our customers and 24,000 employees as we are to protecting the environment and giving back to the communities where we live and work. Graphic Packaging International’s history extends more than 100 years, as numerous legacy companies have joined forces to create an ever-evolving corporation. Despite our name changes over the years, our dedication to innovation, quality, and service never changes. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
Hargrove
Hargrove is an employee-owned EPC Engineering firm headquartered in Mobile, AL, with nineteen offices throughout the US. We provide front-end engineering and design services, detailed engineering and design services, procurement, and construction management services to a wide array of clients, including all of the major pulp and paper manufacturers in the US. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
IBS Paper Performance Group
We are the worldwide unbeaten technology leader in the optimization of board, pulp, tissue, and paper machines – with high-quality products and solutions, tailor-made services, and a global sales and service network. Almost all major paper machines worldwide use our products on a daily basis. Our highly specialized team brings extensive experience and expertise to every aspect of papermaking, from consulting to production and servicing. As a family-owned global player, we take immense pride in our exceptional 55-year success story of industry excellence. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science and Mechanical Engineering.
Isomer Project Group
Isomer Project Group exists for one purpose – to bring great ideas to life. We were founded on a simple principal – there must be a better way to execute industrial projects. We’re a unique engineering company with a distinctive culture that most of our competitors can only dream of replicating. We’re a people-focused company that wants to not only recruit top talent, but nurture and develop it as well. We know that teams are about people that trust and care for each other, not just who has the right special skills on their resume. If you’re looking for a company that will help you grow your career responsibly instead of pigeonholing you to “pay your dues,” – then come meet our team. We’re the secret weapon that turns great new technologies and ideas into world-class operating facilities. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for R&D roles.
James Hardie
At James Hardie, we lead the way in creating superior, enduring home exterior products. Our mission is to empower homeowners and professionals by delivering premium solutions that unlock boundless design potential, reliable protection, and timeless allure. With a legacy built on pioneering fiber cement technology and a commitment to sustainable, superior products, we stand as a trusted leader, elevating homes worldwide. James Hardie manufactures the #1 brand of siding in North America, trusted on more than 10 million homes and counting. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Kemira
We at Kemira are in the business of chemistry expertise. Safe, sustainable chemistries are a part of good life, ensuring hygiene, safe water, food safety, and more. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering.
Nalco Water|An Ecolab Company
A trusted partner at nearly three million commercial customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services that help protect people, planet, and business health. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 47,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, help maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact, and quickly see the importance of your work. Recruiting for summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
New-Indy Containerboard
New-Indy Containerboard is an independent, privately owned manufacturer and supplier of corrugated boxes, recycled containerboard, and virgin linerboard in the industrial packaging industry. With over 2,000 employees and products proudly made in America, New-Indy has established a perfect balance in its manufacturing process. New-Indy is the only company in the industry today that uses 100 percent recycled fiber to produce 50 percent high-quality brown paper products and 50 percent virgin paper products to serve every need of the customer. We invite you to take a closer look at our joint venture between The Kraft Group and Schwarz Partners. Representatives from Carolina Container, a division of New Indy Containerboard, will also be in attendance. Recruiting for summer internships and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
Packaging Corporation of America
Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 sustainable corrugated packaging manufacturer with over 15,000 employees and nearly 100 manufacturing locations across the U.S. We’re actively recruiting interns, co-ops, and full-time team members to join our mission of delivering high-quality packaging solutions. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow your career, PCA offers opportunities in engineering, operations, logistics, and more. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Pixelle Specialty Solutions
Pixelle Specialty Solutions® products are proudly made in the U.S.A., with facilities in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Through innovation, quality, and expertise, Pixelle delivers a wide range of specialty papers for printing and packaging applications. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for R&D roles.
Pratt Industries, Inc
Pratt is North America’s 4th largest corrugated packaging company with paper mills and manufacturing plants throughout the United States. Our facilities produce corrugated packaging manufactured with 100% recycled content. Our environmentally focused strategy has allowed Pratt to double in size in the last 7 years. We are looking for students and graduates who value hands-on experience and the opportunity to make decisions to drive value to our sustainable operation. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Procter and Gamble
The largest consumer products company in the US, Procter & Gamble also produces Bounty Paper Towels, Charmin Bath Tissue, and Puffs Facial Tissue in the paper products realm. With seven locations around the US producing paper products, P&G produces these leading brands for the North American market. P&G as a whole has a worldwide portfolio of 65 major brands serving over 5 Billion consumers worldwide. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for both manufacturing and R&D roles.
S&B Engineers and Constructors
S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd. is a privately owned, fully integrated engineering, procurement and construction company that services a diverse set of industries. S & B was founded on the principles of honesty, integrity and safety. Our resources, experience and flexibility allow us to execute any size project with complete client satisfaction. This satisfaction is what drives the long-lasting relationships that we aspire to achieve with every client. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
Sappi North America
At the center of our business is a renewable, recyclable natural resource – Woodfibre. We use this to create packaging, specialty papers, graphic papers, and pulp that make everyday products more sustainable. We support sustainable forestry and sustainable manufacturing to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity and improve soil and water quality. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for both manufacturing and R&D roles.
Sequence, Inc.
Sequence is an engineering consulting firm specializing in ensuring that facilities and manufacturing processes are designed and tested to meet end-user requirements. Leveraging deep process knowledge, our consultants provide valuable input to ensure compliance and efficiency from conceptual design through licensure. We are committed to developing and translating process requirements into precise equipment and computerized system specifications, and to executing successful startup, CQV, and operational readiness. Our expertise encompasses facilities, equipment, utilities, laboratory instrumentation, and computerized systems. Recruiting for full-time opportunities. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
Solenis
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions committed to building a safer and healthier world through sustainable innovation. From innovative chemistries and digital technologies to advanced monitoring and control systems and expert support, our solutions provide measurable results for our customers around the world. Recruiting for summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science and Chemical Engineering.
Sonoco Products Company
Sonoco is a $7.0 billion global manufacturer of consumer packaging, industrial products and protective packaging provider of packaging services for many of the world’s best-known brands. We have 23,000+ employees, and 300+ operations around the globe. Sonoco is proud of being voted the Worlds Most Admired Packaging Company (Fortune) for three consecutive years, and a Best Employer by Forbes as well as receiving a spot on Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies list for multiple years. We are world class in our abilities to allow employees to use their talent and skills to grow themselves, their careers and our Company. Recruiting for full-time opportunities and summer internships. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering.
Sylvamo
Sylvamo is a global producer of uncoated paper headquartered in Memphis, TN. We bring the world’s most iconic paper brands to market. Every day, people use our products to educate, communicate, and entertain. Recognizing that paper connects us to one another and is an enduring bond to renewable natural resources, our purpose is to produce the paper you need in the most responsible and sustainable ways. The future of paper deserves a company committed to the success of the entire ecosystem. From the forests we love, to the communities where we live, to those who rely on our paper, we know the well-being of each depends on the well-being of all. We are Sylvamo, built to help the world realize the promise of paper. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering. Open to graduate students for manufacturing roles.
Voith US Inc.
The Voith Group is a global technology company with a broad portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications. Voith sets standards in the paper, energy, oil & gas, raw materials, and transport & automotive markets. Founded in 1867, the company today has more than 22,000 employees and locations in 60+ countries worldwide. Voith Paper is a part of the Voith Group and is a supplier to the paper industry. Representatives from BTG, a Voith company, will also be in attendance. Recruiting for full-time opportunities, summer internships, and semester co-ops. Seeking students majoring in Paper Science, Chemical, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering.
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