What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRO Intern position at AAK?
Making Better Happen
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a MRO Intern in Newark, NJ
Hourly Range: $15 - $20
Duration: 12 Weeks
AAK Newark
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support our MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Storeroom team. This is a hands-on opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or a related field to gain practical experience in inventory management, reliability operations, and CMMS data management within a real manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
The duties of the MRO Intern include but are not limited to:
Inventory Management
Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy
Update and maintain inventory records in eMaint X5 CMMS
Identify and help resolve inventory discrepancies
Storeroom Organization
Organize and maintain the physical storeroom layout for optimal workflow
Label bins, shelves, and storage locations using consistent naming conventions
Receive incoming materials, verify against purchase orders, and stock items correctly
Parts & Materials Support
Assist maintenance technicians with issuing parts and materials for work orders
Track outgoing parts and ensure proper documentation in the CMMS
Data Quality & Standardization
Help standardize part descriptions and naming conventions across the CMMS
Identify duplicate or incorrect part records and assist with cleanup
Improve overall data quality to support better inventory reporting
Reliability & Critical Spares Support
Support efforts to identify critical spare parts for key equipment
Assist in tracking part usage patterns to inform stocking decisions
Contribute to basic reliability initiatives as directed by the team
Safety & Housekeeping
Perform all work in accordance with plant safety standards and PPE requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace at all times
About You
Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
In return AAK offer
Hands on industry experience
Competitive compensation
Mentorship from an industry professional
Exposure to industry specific tools, technologies, and processes
Networking opportunities within the company and industry
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.
From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Every one of us works towards our shared purpose: Making Better Happen™.
Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.
Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.
Build a better future as a MRO Intern in Newark, NJ
Hourly Range: $15 - $20
Duration: 12 Weeks
AAK Newark
About The Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support our MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Storeroom team. This is a hands-on opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or a related field to gain practical experience in inventory management, reliability operations, and CMMS data management within a real manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
The duties of the MRO Intern include but are not limited to:
Inventory Management
Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy
Update and maintain inventory records in eMaint X5 CMMS
Identify and help resolve inventory discrepancies
Storeroom Organization
Organize and maintain the physical storeroom layout for optimal workflow
Label bins, shelves, and storage locations using consistent naming conventions
Receive incoming materials, verify against purchase orders, and stock items correctly
Parts & Materials Support
Assist maintenance technicians with issuing parts and materials for work orders
Track outgoing parts and ensure proper documentation in the CMMS
Data Quality & Standardization
Help standardize part descriptions and naming conventions across the CMMS
Identify duplicate or incorrect part records and assist with cleanup
Improve overall data quality to support better inventory reporting
Reliability & Critical Spares Support
Support efforts to identify critical spare parts for key equipment
Assist in tracking part usage patterns to inform stocking decisions
Contribute to basic reliability initiatives as directed by the team
Safety & Housekeeping
Perform all work in accordance with plant safety standards and PPE requirements
Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace at all times
About You
Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
In return AAK offer
Hands on industry experience
Competitive compensation
Mentorship from an industry professional
Exposure to industry specific tools, technologies, and processes
Networking opportunities within the company and industry
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen™. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK’s offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care. Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
Salary : $15 - $20