Engineering Intern - Continuous Improvement

Refresco•Paw Paw Township, MI

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Essential Job Functions: Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts) Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF). Functions will vary based on department placement but may include: Operations: Support daily production activities, assist in process improvements, and learn about high-speed manufacturing efficiency. Maintenance: Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability projects. Quality Assurance: Support quality control testing, data collection, and compliance with food safety standards. Engineering: Assist with process optimization, equipment design modifications, and efficiency improvements. Support capital projects, data analysis, and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability. Learning and developing people skills with an understanding of business acumen within a manufacturing facility. Manage a single assigned “project” that supports continuous improvement efforts. Comply with all safety regulations and company policies. Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function. Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing.

Requirements

Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in beverage manufacturing and industrial operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.
Ability to support process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
Ability to work in a hands-on environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while on-site.
Recently graduated or currently enrolled in good academic standing with a college or University pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, HR, Supply Chain, Food Science, Finance, Safety, or a related field.
GPA of 3.0 or greater within declared major.
Must be at least 18 years old.
You will be expected to work all hours requested by your supervisor, and complete all hours required by your university to receive credit (if applicable).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas
Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
Support daily production activities, assist in process improvements, and learn about high-speed manufacturing efficiency.
Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability projects.
Support quality control testing, data collection, and compliance with food safety standards.
Assist with process optimization, equipment design modifications, and efficiency improvements. Support capital projects, data analysis, and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability.
Learning and developing people skills with an understanding of business acumen within a manufacturing facility.
Manage a single assigned “project” that supports continuous improvement efforts.
Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.
Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function.
Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing.