The Sonoco internship program is designed to “test the waters” of working in a Corporate setting within the manufacturing and packaging industries. This position offers a rotation through a number of our Information Technology departments. Gaining exposure to a variety of markets and insight into how our integrated technology teams support the businesses.

Our internship program is designed to be a step towards joining the Emerging Leaders Program or other entry level positions upon graduation. Positions are primarily filled with rising seniors in their academic programs.

This position is remote. All internships last approximately 12 weeks.  Your start/end date can vary based on your final exam schedule and relocation needs. Internships are paid, and relocation assistance is provided (U-Haul cargo trailer). We also provide a housing and activity allowance, and Sonoco sponsored activities with other interns and new Emerging Leaders Associates.

To become an intern with Sonoco, there are a few key things you’ll need to have/had:

• Enrolled in a 4-year institution pursuing your Bachelors degree with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Integrated Information Technology, Information Science

• Previous internship experience preferred

• Proven leadership experience

• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

Sonoco Products Company is a United States-based international provider of diversified consumer packaging, industrial products, protective packaging, and packaging supply chain services and the world's largest producer of composite cans, tubes, and cores.

Sonoco's operations consist of its consumer packaging businesses, including Global Rigid Paper and Closures, Global Flexibles, and Global Plastics; its Global Services division, which provides high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management; its Industrial Converted Products businesses, which manufacture tubes and cores and reels for the wire and cable industry, produces uncoated recycled paperboard globally for Sonoco's fiber-based packaging divisions and external converters, and includes Sonoco Recycling, one of the world's largest recyclers; and its Protective Packaging division, which produces highly engineered, custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance, and retail security packaging.