Materials Intern

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Town of Westfield (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is offering a Materials Intern program designed to provide hands-on experience in quarry and plant operations.

You will learn about drilling, blasting preparation, equipment operations, and quality control processes while contributing to daily operations and maintenance activities. The internship emphasizes safety, teamwork, and practical exposure to administrative tasks, with opportunities to engage in leadership activities and interact with plant customers.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are required
• Strict adherence to all safety protocols and OSHA rules
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day quarry operations and plant startup/shutdown procedures under supervision
• Support plant operations and maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance and conveyor operations
• Participate in quality control processes and document results to ensure product quality
• Assist maintenance with basic mechanical tasks and scheduling maintenance activities
• Gain exposure to sales and customer service by learning product applications and interacting with customers
• Support administrative tasks such as scale system operation, paperwork flow, and requisitions
• Participate in leadership development activities and team collaboration
• Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies while working in quarry, plant, and office environments

Skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Safety awareness

Education

Enrollment in accredited college with 3.0 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Peckham Industries

Materials Intern

Position Title: Materials Intern

Date Posted: 10/05/2026

Location: Westfield, MA

Job Category: Intern Application

Salary Interval: Intern

Pay Range: $22.00 - $22.00

Application Instructions

About Us: Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Position Description

Job Summary: Peckhams paid Internship Program is designed to add practical, relevant experience to your field of study while welcoming you into our family by choice culture. As a Materials Intern, you will:

• Assist with day-to-day quarry operations, including exposure to drilling, blasting preparation, mobile equipment operations, and plant startup/shutdown procedures under supervision.


• Support plant operations and maintenance activities by observing and assisting with preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, conveyor and screen operations, and general plant cleanup.


• Participate in quality control processes, including product sampling, required quarry testing, and documentation of results to support consistent product quality.


• Assist maintenance teams with basic mechanical tasks, including welding and cutting procedures, equipment repairs, and scheduling maintenance activities to improve plant availability.


• Gain exposure to sales and customer service functions by learning product applications, supporting the sales process, and interacting with plant customers as appropriate.


• Support administrative and office functions, including scale system operation, paperwork flow, reporting, purchase orders, work orders, and requisitions.


• Assist district and divisional office teams with business operations such as capital planning, accounting codes, procurement, environmental compliance, and technical services.


• Participate in leadership development activities, including project management, team collaboration, meeting participation, and presentations to plant or divisional leadership.


• Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies while working in quarry, plant, and office environments.

Majors applicable to this internship opportunity include Mining Engineering, Civil Engineering, and other engineering majors.

Only completed applications with all required attachments received by Monday, May 10, 2027, will be considered.

Essential Functions:

• Safety. Protect friends and family--At Peckham, safety is our priority. Willingness to learn and follow all safety guidelines across our different lines of business and even in corporate offices.


• Integrity. Execute work with honest, a positive attitude and productive approach. Experience a learning environment where questions are welcomed.


• Dedication. Contribute professional work in a timely and organized manner as outlined in a syllabus. Work with masters that continuously seek to be the best they can be.


• Efficiency. Collaboration and create value through employee engagement, sustainability, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver the best results.

Position Requirements

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Excellent Attendance and Punctuality.

2. Strict adherence to all safety protocol, OSHA safety rules and regulation required.

3. Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA

4. Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 10, 2027 , and:

A cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it.

A resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one.

One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor

6. Proficient written and verbal English communication skills

7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

10. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

11.Legal right to work in the U. S.

Please note: The program is scheduled to run for approximately ten weeks, Monday, June 7, 2027 , through Friday, August 6, 2027, but can be flexible to the students needs.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require some travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work environment is dependent upon internship placement and may operate in both a professional office or physical work environment. The professional work environment is mostly sedentary, outside of travel.

This internship will also involve heavy work that includes heavy lifting, working near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Aff...

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