2027 Summer Internship: Materials Handling (SG15/16)

Peterbilt Motors Company; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k match

Medical plan

Paid holidays

FSA/HSA

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

Peterbilt Motors Company is seeking a Materials Handling Intern to join the Materials team in Denton, Texas. The intern will work on several projects, including dock utilization studies, evaluating current dock use, and developing schedules to improve plant expansion and dock efficiency.

The role requires enrollment in a Logistics, Business, or related program and completion of sophomore year, with strong Microsoft Office skills, communication, and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Logistics, Business, or related program.
• Have completed sophomore year.

Responsibilities

• Work on various projects and reports, including the Dock Utilization Study.
• Evaluate dock usage today and plan for plant expansion.
• Develop a proposal to schedule loads and spread deliveries for better dock efficiency.
• Assist with optimizing freight deliveries and evaluating incoming loads.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate shipments and reduce frequency.
• Review data and provide recommendations for project implementations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Analytical

Multi-tasking

Self-Starter

Professionalism

Sense of Urgency

Education

Sophomore year completed

Logistics/Business related program

Job description

• Dock Utilization Study

Company Information

PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced power trains, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Peterbilt Motors Company

On highways, construction sites, city streets, logging roads - everywhere our customers earn their living - Peterbilt's red oval is a familiar symbol of performance, reliability and pride. Peterbilt has reigned as America's premium quality truck manufacturer since the company's founding in 1939. Our dedication to deliver products and services focused on improving customers' performance, image, profitability and peace of mind truly makes Peterbilt the Class of the Industry.

Requisition Summary

Peterbilt Motors Company, a PACCAR Company, has an opening for a Materials Handling Intern to add to our Materials team in Denton, Texas.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be working on various projects and reports to include but not limited to:

• Dock Utilization Study
• Evaluate the Use of the Docks today
• Consider the best use of Docks for the Plant Expansion
• Develop a proposal to schedule loads and spread deliveries for better dock efficiencies
• Optimized Freight Deliveries
• Evaluate Incoming Loads for maximum utilization
• Look for opportunities to consolidate or reduce the frequency of shipments to fill out trailers
• DPU Reduction
• Review Data
• Identify Opportunities
• Provide Recommendations
• Plan for Every Part - Assist the Team with Developing Plans for Project Implementations

Required Qualifications

The candidate we seek will be currently enrolled in a Logistics, Business, or related Program and have completed their sophomore year of college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional Microsoft office
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Multi-tasking
• Self-Starter-Resourceful
• Strong Professionalism
• Analytical
• Sense of urgency

General Description Of Internship Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth, training, and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field
• This position may offer stipend assistance benefits

Competencies

• Act with Integrity
• Demonstrate Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Influence OthersLead Innovation and Quality Initiatives
• Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an E-Verify & Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation. Peterbilt promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, and affinity support groups - The Diversity Council, Peterbilt Women's Initiative (PBWIN), Veterans Group, Peterbilt Black Organization for Leadership and Development (B.O.L.D) and ADVOCATE (An LGBTQ support group).