Intern - Engineering Internship
About The Position
Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table. We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider, serving a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks. Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based, innovative, and seek out new challenges to conquer. This is our company ethos, and it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best. Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?
Requirements
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in beverage manufacturing and industrial operations.
- 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.
- 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 (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).
- Support daily production activities, assist in process improvements, and learn about high-speed manufacturing efficiency (Operations).
- Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability projects (Maintenance).
- Support quality control testing, data collection, and compliance with food safety standards (Quality Assurance).
- Assist with process optimization, equipment design modifications, and efficiency improvements. Support capital projects, data analysis, and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability (Engineering).
- Learn and develop 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.
Benefits
- competitive pay
- comprehensive benefits
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Career Level
Intern
