Industrial Engineering Intern: Barcode Systems & Operations

Cretex Companies, Inc.; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend relocation

Health and wellness benefits

Career development activities

Leadership interaction opportunities

Facility tours

Summer intern event

Job summary

Cretex Companies, Inc. seeks a motivated intern to support manufacturing and warehousing operations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. You will implement a barcode system, develop work instructions, and collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams across Cretex sites in Brooklyn Park and Dassel, MN.

You will map workflows, assist in ERP integration, configure hardware/software, and create technical documentation while ensuring compliance with ISO and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a four-year degree program in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Technical Communication, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication across diverse audiences (engineers, IT, operators, and management).
• Basic IT and networking knowledge; familiarity with barcode technologies.
• Excellent technical writing and editing skills for multiple audiences.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, process flows, and equipment manuals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; Publisher).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, adaptable, and curious.

Responsibilities

• Map current workflows, handling, and data collection methods to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist in designing the barcode system implementation, including hardware selection, labeling conventions, and ERP integration by defining data fields for handheld scanners.
• Configure, test, deploy, and support hardware and software in production and warehouse environments.
• Interview subject-matter experts (SMEs) to gather technical information.
• Create and revise documentation such as work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and training materials, including diagrams, images and flowcharts.
• Maintain version control of all technical documents.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality System, ISO standards, and medical device regulations.
• Follow established work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Understand customer needs and core markets served.

Skills

Strong communication

IT basics

Barcode technologies

Technical writing

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Four-year degree program in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Technical Communication, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Barcode systems

Microsoft Publisher

Job description

Cretex Companies, Inc. seeks a motivated intern to support manufacturing and warehousing operations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. You will implement a barcode system, develop work instructions, and collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams across Cretex sites in Brooklyn Park and Dassel, MN.

You will map workflows, assist in ERP integration, configure hardware/software, and create technical documentation while ensuring compliance with ISO and quality standards.