Sonoco
Direct Workday career site

Engineering Internship

Location
Hartselle, AL
Listed
Yesterday

About the role

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Sonoco's internship program immerses students in the manufacturing and packaging industries, providing a hands-on experience that fosters both personal and professional growth. Available in approximately 25 U.S locations, Sonoco's internship program will equip you with on-the-job learning experiences, plant tours, engagement with Sonoco leadership, and real-time feedback and networking opportunities.

Preparing you for your next career steps, a Sonoco internship provides opportunities to work alongside industry experts and peers in manufacturing, process engineering, quality, safety, commercial/sales, finance/accounting, supply chain management and other fields.

In a Sonoco internship, you can expect

  • 12 week paid internship: salary, monthly
  • Hands-on projects alongside industry experts
  • Business knowledge from across Sonoco's enterprise
  • Valuable networking opportunities with business leaders
  • Activities with other interns and Emerging Leader associates
  • Housing and activity stipend provided
  • Relocation assistance provided (mileage reimbursement and U-Haul trailer)

This internship role will be a part of our Reels - Industrial Paper Products Division, located in Hartselle, AL.

To become an intern with Sonoco, here a few things we're looking for

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree or master's degree program
  • Previous internship experience
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Technical aptitude
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Compensation

Monthly base salary for Undergraduate Business/Non-Technical Degrees

  • Senior $4,350
  • Junior $4,100
  • Sophomore $3,900
  • Freshman $3,700

Monthly base salary for Undergraduate Engineering/Technical Degrees

  • Senior $4,800
  • Junior $4,600
  • Sophomore $4,300
  • Freshman $4,100

Monthly base salary for Graduate Degree Business/Non-Technical

  • Senior $5,100

Monthly base salary for Graduate Degree Engineering/Technical

  • Senior $5,700

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
  • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
  • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
Read the original posting

From Sonoco's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 8, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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