Intern, Graphics Operations

About the Role

Join Ball’s Supply Chain Execution team as a Graphics Operations Intern and help bring packaging graphics to life! This 10-week internship program is designed for students seeking to develop on-the-job skills, experiences, and insights. You will have opportunities to learn about various business areas, network with Ball leaders, and engage in challenging project work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full graphics lifecycle—from intake to production.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams (corporate client services, pre-press, plate production, pilot, standards, plant graphics coordinators) and external stakeholders (customer, distributors, external vendor firms).
• Attend customer meetings to provide graphics status updates and support customer education efforts.
• Help improve documentation, communication, and the overall customer experience.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that improve graphics processes and communication across systems.
• Participate in weekly check-in meetings with mentors and the team.
• Participate in day-to-day office activities.
• Report out/present on projects/other work assignments as needed.
• Attend professional development activities, including a professional development week at corporate headquarters in Colorado.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited 4-year college or university.
• Completed at least one year of coursework.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience with process documentation, analytics, and customer support/service (acquired through college courses or prior work experience).

Qualifications

• Collaborative mindset.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Eager to learn.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communicator with an interest in customer engagement and process improvement.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on supply chain and graphics operations experience in a corporate business environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders.
• Exposure to multiple areas of production graphics in consumer packaging.
• Professional networking opportunities.
• A potential pathway for full-time consideration post-graduation.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $24 - $26 (dependent on education level).
• May be eligible for additional housing benefits.

Work Environment

• Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado.
• Requires regular in-person engagement: three (3) or more work days per work week.
• Core collaboration days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.