You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?
We are seeking an Environmental Co-op at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Spring semester and summer (January - August). This position provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in environmental compliance, data collection and analysis, field investigations, engineering design, process improvement, technical reporting, wwtp operations and day-to-day operational assistance. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.
Pay Rate
$27.00 per hour
Student Housing or Housing Stipend available
Requirements:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
Enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area from January - August 2027
Ability to work full‑time for the duration of the position
Strong desire to work within a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
Strong technical aptitude and proven problem‑solving abilities
Responsibilities:
Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
Support environmental inspections, audits, site assessments and day-to-day operations.
Assist with monitoring programs related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental areas.
Assist with preparation and maintenance of environmental permits, reports, plans, and compliance documentation.
Support energy, sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
Assist with environmental sampling, fieldwork, data collection and project planning as needed.
Assist WWTP plant operators and maintenance with day-to-day wastewater treatment activities.
Perform or assist with basic water quality testing and laboratory analyses.
Updating standard operating procedures as needed
Continually looking for opportunities to improve. Our Co-ops bring a fresh perspective and new ideas. This is a great opportunity for focusing on specific interests!
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.
