Intern, Graphics Operations

Career Opportunities: Intern, Graphics Operations (51297)

Requisition ID 51297-Posted 10/16/2026- Supply Chain & Operations - BTIC - Administration/ Business Support -0-10%

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Position Overview

Our internship program is designed for students enrolled in an accredited university or college who are interested in developing on-the-job skills, experiences and insights that last a lifetime. Over the course of 10 weeks, you will have opportunities to learn about several areas of our business, network and collaborate with Ball leaders, and get involved in challenging project work.

Join Ball’s Supply Chain Execution team and help bring packaging graphics to life! As a Graphics Operations Intern, you’ll collaborate across departments, support customer artwork development, and gain hands‑on experience with our graphics systems and processes.

What You’ll Do

Support the full graphics lifecycle— from intake to production

Act as a liaison between internal teams (including corporate client services, pre-press, plate production, pilot, standards, and plant graphics coordinators) and external stakeholders such as customer, distributors, and 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 members of the team.

Participate in day-to-day office activities.

Participate and report out/present on projects/other work assignments as needed.

Attend professional development activities, including a professional development week at our corporate headquarters in Colorado.

What We Are Seeking

Current students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Graphic Communications, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline at an accredited 4-year college or university.

Have completed at least one year of coursework with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

job-related activities such as process documentation, analytics, customer support/service usually acquired through college courses or prior work-related experience

Collaborative mindset, organized, and eager to learn.

Organized and strong attention to detail

Comfortable working in fast-paced team environment and 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 and professional networking opportunities.

A potential pathway for full‑time consideration post‑graduation.

• Hourly Rate: $24 - $26 (hourly rate is dependent on education level)
• May be eligible for additional housing benefits
• Hybrid On‑Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in‑person engagement by working on‑site for three (3) or more work days per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non‑Ball locations may be required.

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age‑related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.

* This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.