What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Handling Intern Fall 2026 position at PACCAR Engine Company?
Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Paccar Engine Company
PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:
Requisition Summary
The Materials Intern will help to identify, analyze, suggest, review and document the requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle. The Materials Intern will support on-time completion of the project by working with the project team to keep the project within its planned scope, schedule and budget, while serving as a liaison for the project's technical, functional, and non-functional teams.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
The intern projects will include work with Engine Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Shipping/Customer Service, Material Procurement, Change Management, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Material Delivery and Logistics, and/or Transportation. Daily responsibilities may also include additional tasks/responsibilities to meet production and/or project deadlines.
Responsibilities
Currently enrolled in a BS/BA or MS program with a Business / Supply Chain Management / Data Science/Analytics / Industrial Engineering degree focus. Minimum qualifications include completion of sophomore year leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint, ect.)
Demonstrated problem-solving/critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated organizational/communication skills.
Experience working on projects or in a team environment.
Data mining/cleaning/management/manipulation/visualization a plus.
Supply Chain knowledge/experience a plus.
Logistics Knowledge/experience a plus.
Experience with SAP/MRP, Excel VBA, MS SQL, Tableau a plus
External Posting
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Additional Internal Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Additional Job Board Information
If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!
Paccar Engine Company
PACCAR Engine Company in Columbus, Mississippi produces the best-in-class, state-of-the-art MX engines that power Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR MX engines bring a new level of innovation through quality, exceptional reliability, and proven performance. In more than 50 years, PACCAR has delivered over one million engines globally, providing innovative solutions and an unwavering commitment to superior performance. Join our best-in-class team today through the following opportunity:
Requisition Summary
The Materials Intern will help to identify, analyze, suggest, review and document the requirements of a project throughout its lifecycle. The Materials Intern will support on-time completion of the project by working with the project team to keep the project within its planned scope, schedule and budget, while serving as a liaison for the project's technical, functional, and non-functional teams.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
The intern projects will include work with Engine Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Shipping/Customer Service, Material Procurement, Change Management, Inventory Control, Warehouse Management, Material Delivery and Logistics, and/or Transportation. Daily responsibilities may also include additional tasks/responsibilities to meet production and/or project deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Create, manage, and disburse reports related to the project.
- Maintain project assets, communications and related data.
- Evaluate, update and monitor the overall project.
- Routinely perform analysis of the project to remain within scope.
- Notify the team and stakeholders of project status and any deviations in a timely manner.
Currently enrolled in a BS/BA or MS program with a Business / Supply Chain Management / Data Science/Analytics / Industrial Engineering degree focus. Minimum qualifications include completion of sophomore year leading to a Bachelor’s degree.
Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint, ect.)
Demonstrated problem-solving/critical thinking skills.
Demonstrated organizational/communication skills.
Experience working on projects or in a team environment.
Data mining/cleaning/management/manipulation/visualization a plus.
Supply Chain knowledge/experience a plus.
Logistics Knowledge/experience a plus.
Experience with SAP/MRP, Excel VBA, MS SQL, Tableau a plus
External Posting
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Additional Internal Information
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
Additional Job Board Information
If you would like more information about what makes PACCAR an excellent place to work, please visit the PACCAR Career Site.
PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.