Internship Affirms… I love Paper
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Meet Zack Carson, a paper science and engineering student from Ohio. Zack was able to start his internship with Evergreen Packaging this summer right on schedule even during the uncertainty of Covid-19. Enjoy his thoughts.
This Evergreen mill, located in Canton, North Carolina, made a commitment to the the interns in providing a learning experience I have come to greatly appreciate. Being a student who just finished freshman year posed a few concerns on my end about how efficient I would be in a mill environment with only one year of classes under my belt. However, my supervisor took me under his wing and got me started on meaningful projects right away.
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Problem Solved and Money Saved
I worked in the chemical recovery area, which, in my opinion, is where all the fun exists! I started on projects which included: tall oil as a by-product and profitability, root causes of ringing and balling in kilns, and assisting in the creation of ODR (Operator Driven Reliability) routes. The most exciting moment was when I was able to root out an issue in the Tall Oil area and come up with a solution which will drive savings of at least $10,000 per month. My internship with Evergreen Packaging has affirmed my aspirations in the paper manufacturing industry. I could not have had a better experience without everyone I have who mentored and taught me this summer.
By guest blogger Zack Carson
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