Intern - Operations
JOB DESCRIPTION
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Intern to support a structured maintenance inventory improvement project within our food production facility. This role will focus on organizing and validating maintenance spare parts while gaining hands-on experience with our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). The intern will work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve inventory accuracy, equipment data integrity, and overall operational reliability in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct physical inventory counts of maintenance spare parts, critical components, and consumables
Organize and label storeroom inventory in alignment with food safety and plant standards
Reconcile physical inventory with CMMS and purchasing records
Assist with cleaning and standardizing asset and parts data within the CMMS
Support development and updating of preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
Help build and verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production equipment
Identify obsolete or excess inventory and support optimization efforts
Collaborate with maintenance technicians to verify equipment information and parts usage
Document inventory control and CMMS processes to support long-term sustainability
Record operational and production data on specified forms
Maintain a clean work area
Frequently Walk; Reach with hands and arms; the employee is regularly stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Talk, hear.
Perform all work in accordance with GMP's, housekeeping, good safety practices, and environmental regulations.
Adheres to all safety and quality procedures/regulations
Or other duties as assigned
Learning Objectives
Gain practical experience with CMMS systems in a food manufacturing environment
Develop understanding preventive maintenance and equipment reliability
Learn maintenance inventory control principles, including critical spares management
Understand the role of maintenance in food safety, compliance, and production uptime
Build skills in data management, reporting, and process improvement
Education Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field
Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:
Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Comfortable working in both production and warehouse environments
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Ability to follow food safety, GMP, and plant safety protocols
Must always be safety conscious
Must be able to lift to 60 lbs.
Capable of working independently
Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately
Position Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
Working Conditions:
Dry, dusty environment.
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