Intern Technical US

Refresco Brand; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Pet Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off

Job summary

Refresco Beverages US Inc. invites motivated students or recent graduates to join our internship program at our Greer, SC facility.

You will gain exposure to high-speed beverage production, quality assurance, maintenance, and engineering processes while contributing to continuous improvement efforts. During the internship you will shadow professionals, participate in safety trainings, and develop hands-on skills in manufacturing operations, data collection, and process optimization in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, HR, Supply Chain, Food Science, Finance, Safety, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater within declared major.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health and safety policies and GMPs; wear PPE as required.
• Support daily production activities and learn high-speed manufacturing.
• Assist with maintenance, QA testing, and process optimization projects.
• Maintain documentation and logs relevant to the internship.

Skills

Adaptability

Beverage manufacturing interest

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Engineering/Business/HR/Supply Chain major

GPA 3.0+

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the world’s largest bottler for retailers and A-brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe and North America. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).
• Functions will vary based on department placement but may include:
• Operations: Support daily production activities, assist in process improvements, and learn about high-speed manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintenance: Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability projects.
• Quality Assurance: Support quality control testing, data collection, and compliance with food safety standards.
• Engineering: Assist with process optimization, equipment design modifications, and efficiency improvements. Support capital projects, data analysis, and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability.
• Learning and developing people skills with an understanding of business acumen within a manufacturing facility.
• Manage a single assigned “project” that supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function.
• Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing.

Required Skills

• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in beverage manufacturing and industrial operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.
• Ability to support process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Ability to work in a hands-on environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while on-site.
• Sound Judgement
• Innovative Research and Application of Safety Concepts
• Interpersonal Tactfulness
• General Compliance Knowledge (General Industry)

Education and Experience

• Recently graduated or currently enrolled in good academic standing with a college or University pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, HR, Supply Chain, Food Science, Finance, Safety, or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or greater within declared major.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• You will be expected to work all hours requested by your supervisor, and complete all hours required by your university to receive credit (if applicable).

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffDays
• Discount and Total Reward Programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.