What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Efficiency Analysis Intern position at Pacific Seafood?
Department: Warren Admin
Location: Warrenton
Description
Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary
Pacific Seafood is seeking a data-driven and analytical Labor Efficiency Intern to support our Warrenton location’s efforts in optimizing labor productivity and operational processes. This internship provides hands-on experience in process analysis, data modeling, and performance tracking, contributing directly to strategic decision-making and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
What You Bring to Pacific Seafood
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, Your Base Wage Is Only a Portion Of Your Overall Compensation Package. We Invest In Our Team Members Through a Comprehensive And Attractive Total Rewards Package, Including But Not Limited To
Location: Warrenton
Description
Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!
At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.
Summary
Pacific Seafood is seeking a data-driven and analytical Labor Efficiency Intern to support our Warrenton location’s efforts in optimizing labor productivity and operational processes. This internship provides hands-on experience in process analysis, data modeling, and performance tracking, contributing directly to strategic decision-making and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Process Analysis: Observe and document operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
- Spreadsheet Development: Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets tracking metrics such as labor hours, output (e.g., pounds), wages, and productivity by process
- Data Collection & Validation: Gather and verify data from various departments to ensure accuracy and consistency
- Trend Analysis: Analyze historical and real-time data to identify patterns and support labor forecasting
- Reporting: Assist in preparing visual reports and dashboards for leadership review
- Collaboration: Work closely with operations, finance, and HR teams to align data insights with business goals
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to Pacific Seafood
- Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
- Data Analytics
- Industrial Engineering
- Business
- Economics
- Or a closely related field
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Basic understanding of labor metrics and operational KPIs
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Basic PC knowledge.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages
- Prior internship or coursework in operations analysis or workforce planning
- Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
Total Compensation:
At Pacific Seafood, Your Base Wage Is Only a Portion Of Your Overall Compensation Package. We Invest In Our Team Members Through a Comprehensive And Attractive Total Rewards Package, Including But Not Limited To
- Paid Sick Time
- Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
- Product purchase program