Inventory Maintenance Intern

Pacific Seafood; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Employee assistance program

Product purchase program

Job summary

A seafood processing company located in Newport is seeking a motivated Inventory Maintenance Intern to support operational teams through the implementation of the MaintainX CMMS. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Operations Management or related fields and have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in maintenance operations and process improvement. Interns will also have the chance to present their work to the executive team at the conclusion of the program.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong research skills and analytical thinking.
• Technical aptitude with digital platforms or systems.
• Spanish language familiarity a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Develop proficiency in the MaintainX CMMS platform.
• Create and organize asset lists for targeted facility areas.
• Assist in developing a preventative maintenance program.
• Provide hands-on support in training maintenance team members on using the CMMS.
• Work with the MaintainX inventory control module and organize a filing system for inventory control.
• Develop a comprehensive inventory program including costing, on-hand accuracy, vendor setup, and lead times.
• Assist in linking company assets to inventory and maintenance records.
• Conduct research to support maintenance, inventory, and operational initiatives.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Technical aptitude

Spanish language

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree

Graduation date no later than June 2026

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, Ore, you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay on full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work-ethic, and team-work capabilities!

Department: Newport Maintenance
Location: Newport

Summary

Pacific Seafood is seeking a motivated Inventory Maintenance Intern to support the Maintenance and Operations teams by helping implement, organize, and optimize key components of our MaintainX Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). In this role, you will collaborate closely with supervisors, technicians, and support staff to develop asset lists, improve inventory accuracy, establish preventative maintenance programs, and assist with training team members on the CMMS platform. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in maintenance operations, digital systems implementation, and process improvement within a fast‑paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

MaintainX CMMS Implementation & Support

• Learn and develop proficiency in the MaintainX CMMS platform.
• Assist in creating, organizing, and maintaining asset lists for targeted facility areas.
• Help develop a preventative maintenance (PM) program for key machinery.
• Provide hands‑on support in training maintenance team members on using the CMMS.

Inventory Control & Organization

• Work with the MaintainX inventory control module.
• Create and organize a filing system for inventory control within both the Maintenance Parts Room and the electronic storage system.
• Begin developing a comprehensive inventory program, including processes for costing, on‑hand accuracy, vendor setup, lead times, and other controls.
• Assist in setting up company assets and linking them to the appropriate inventory and maintenance records.

General Support

• Conduct research to support maintenance, inventory, and operational initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
  • Operations Management
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong research skills and analytical thinking.
• Technical aptitude, especially with digital platforms or systems.

Preferred

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Familiarity with maintenance, inventory, or operations concepts.Spanish language skills are a plus, as the role may involve assisting in training a team with many Spanish-speaking members (not required).

Job Benefits

Total Compensation

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program