Operations Intern

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 fluorescent 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.