Intern - Operational Support

Ravagon Manufacturing•Manchester, TN

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to match a student's area of study to the correct department within the company so we can provide a student with hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while supporting Ravago Manufacturing Americas with project execution, plant support, administrative tasks, and daily operational activities. This internship is intended to create a meaningful learning opportunity for the student while also helping Ravago identify potential future employees. Areas of Responsibility / Tasks Performance must reflect an appropriate level of professionalism, initiative, and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below. Support plant operations and departmental projects as assigned. Assist with documentation, data collection, project coordination, and general support tasks across various departments. Participate in learning assignments and job shadowing opportunities related to plant operations, business functions, and manufacturing processes. Communicate progress, ask questions, and maintain a professional approach to all assigned tasks. Follow all Ravago safety practices, rules, policies, and confidentiality expectations. Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner. Finalize the scope of the final project within the first month of employment. Complete the final project no later than one week prior to the end of the internship while continuing to perform daily assigned tasks and responsibilities. Deliver an oral presentation and a written presentation or summary for the final internship project. Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant operations and business needs.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to learn in a hands-on plant and engineering setting.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to develop and deliver a professional oral and written presentation
Basic mathematical skills with the ability to perform routine calculations, interpret dimensions and measurements, and work with numerical information in support of engineering, project, and plant-related assignments.
Education: Current enrollment in a degree program preferred.
Other Requirements: Must be able to work on site and function effectively in both office and manufacturing environments.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as needed.
Ability to move throughout office and plant environments safely.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access various work areas, where required.
Ability to perform work in an active manufacturing environment, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and crouching.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods (often 8–10 hours per day).
Precise hand-eye coordination is necessary for operating machinery and handling small tools.
Ability to differentiate colors, depth, and perception.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Prior internship, project, shop, plant, or technical experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Support plant operations and departmental projects as assigned.
Assist with documentation, data collection, project coordination, and general support tasks across various departments.
Participate in learning assignments and job shadowing opportunities related to plant operations, business functions, and manufacturing processes.
Communicate progress, ask questions, and maintain a professional approach to all assigned tasks.
Follow all Ravago safety practices, rules, policies, and confidentiality expectations.
Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner.
Finalize the scope of the final project within the first month of employment.
Complete the final project no later than one week prior to the end of the internship while continuing to perform daily assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Deliver an oral presentation and a written presentation or summary for the final internship project.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of plant operations and business needs.