What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Intern position at PROMED MOLDED PRODUCTS INC?
POSITION SUMMARY
Internship is on-the-job training similar to an apprenticeship. Interns are college students seeking skills for, or evaluating a career. A student internship provides opportunities for students to gain experience in a field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, create a network of contacts and potentially earn school credit. Internships may be part-time or full-time and generally last 6 – 12 weeks. The duration can be shorter or longer based on the amount of work available. The Intern performs research; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff to develop and coordinate programs; compiles and maintains records; understands and carries out oral and written directions; and aids in the effective production of product. The Intern ensures ProMed’s brand, philosophy, systems, policies, and procedures are properly implemented and observed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Position duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Projects supporting Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Establishes and cultivates a network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
- The employee is expected to develop acceptable work habits, skills, knowledge, and contributions consistent with the Intern position level.
- This job also requires performing other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma
- College level coursework
- Technical capacity
- Problem solving/analysis
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Basic English
Preferred:
- Demonstrated interest in manufacturing operations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the principal roles and responsibilities of this job.
- Exposure to heated/air conditioned, ventilated facilities with florescent lighting;
- Exposure to building where a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, and/or operation of equipment;
- The noise level in the work environment is usually minor;
- Duties are performed indoors;
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL, SENSORY, COGNITIVE & NEUROLOGICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job:
- The employee may be required to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions;
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus;
- The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with internal and external people;
- Employee moves about the building and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks, etc.;
- Employee may have duties involving walking on even or uneven surfaces;
- Employee occasionally to frequently use a whiteboard, which can require grasping whiteboard pens, reaching at, below, or above shoulder height and may require trunk or neck rotation to look back;
- Employee may use computers, overhead projectors, TV, and other work-related equipment, which may require an approximately 25 pound force to push or pull equipment;
- It is necessary to grasp and manipulate pens, markers, scissors, staplers, etc. occasionally to frequently.
- Employee must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently;
- Position varies from standing, sitting, walking, etc. On some occasions it may be necessary to move quickly, run, etc. over smooth or uneven surfaces.
Salary : $18 - $29