Internship

MaxLiner; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

MaxLiner (in partnership with Vortex Companies) offers a 6-month immersive rotational internship spanning Operations, Technical, and Sales. You will gain real-world exposure from warehouse floor to customer-facing activities, learning product applications, inventory flow, and field sales execution.

This program is designed for individuals seeking practical skills, product knowledge, and potential career paths within a growing manufacturing and service organization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program (Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred).
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in hands-on environments.
• Interest in manufacturing, technical products, and/or sales.
• Ability to adapt and work across different teams and settings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 6-month immersive rotational internship across Operations (Warehouse), Technical, and Sales phases.
• Develop foundational product knowledge and participate in product assembly and warehouse operations.
• Receive hands-on training with products and systems, supporting technical team members.
• Assist with lead generation, outreach, and account support during the Sales phase.
• Gain ride-along exposure with a Territory Sales Manager to observe customer interactions and field sales execution.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Strong communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Degree program preferred

Job description

Want to be part of one of the country’s fastest growing infrastructure businesses? MaxLiner and Vortex Companies, is a leading provider of trenchless infrastructure solutions, specializing in the design and manufacturing of high-performance cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining systems.

Join a world-class organization at the forefront of the trenchless industry, where WE WIN BIG TOGETHER. Our culture is built on putting safety first, supporting one another, and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are seeking motivated, hands‑on individuals for a 6-month immersive rotational internship designed to provide real-world experience across key areas of our business: Operations, Technical, and Sales.

This program is built for individuals who want to understand how a business truly operates—from the warehouse floor to customer-facing sales. Interns will gain practical skills, product knowledge, and exposure to career paths within a growing manufacturing and service organization.

Phase 1: Operations (Warehouse) – 2 Months

• Develop foundational product knowledge


• Participate in product assembly and preparation


• Learn warehouse operations, inventory flow, and safety practices


• Understand how operational execution impacts customer delivery

Phase 2: Technical – 2 Months

• Observe technical processes and product applications


• Receive hands‑on training with products and systems


• Support technical team members in real‑time problem solving


• Build understanding of how products are used in the field

Phase 3: Sales – 2 Months

• Work closely with the Sales Development team


• Learn customer engagement strategies and sales processes


• Assist with lead generation, outreach, and account support


• Conclude with a ride-along experience:
  
  
  
  • Spend one week traveling with a Territory Sales Manager
  
  
  • Gain direct exposure to customer interactions and field sales execution
  
  
  
  

What You’ll Gain

• End-to-end understanding of how operations, technical expertise, and sales work together


• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing and field‑service environment


• Exposure to customer‑facing business functions


• Opportunity to identify potential career paths within the organization


• Mentorship from experienced professionals across departments

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program (Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred)


• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in hands‑on environments


• Interest in manufacturing, technical products, and/or sales


• Ability to adapt and work across different teams and settings


• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Who This Program Is For

This Internship Is Ideal For Individuals Who

• Want more than a desk‑only experience


• Are curious about how products are built, used, and sold


• Thrive in both hands‑on and customer‑facing environments


• Are exploring career paths in operations, technical roles, or sales

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries, considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.