Operations Intern: Cross-Dept Experience & Improvements

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in Centralia, WA invites students to join its Summer Internship Program, a 10–12 week hands-on opportunity to contribute to real projects across departments and interact with company leaders.

You will gain experience in quoting and order entry, collaborate with teams, and develop professional communication while working in a fast-paced metals industry setting.

Qualifications

• Must be working toward Bachelor Degree.
• Prior ops or industry experience preferred.
• Must be available to live in Centralia, WA area for summer 2027.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Positive attitude, goal-oriented, driven to excel.
• Flexible and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with different departments to learn all important aspects of the business.
• Work within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.
• Tasks with opportunities for process improvements in varying areas and work with department leads to devise improvements.
• Tasks must be completed with speed and accuracy.
• Learn quoting/order entry process and handle sales calls meeting customer demands while providing satisfactory service.
• Other duties as assigned by management and supervision.
• All other duties as assigned or may change at any time.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor Degree (in progress)

Job description

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc. in Centralia, WA invites students to join its Summer Internship Program, a 10–12 week hands-on opportunity to contribute to real projects across departments and interact with company leaders.

You will gain experience in quoting and order entry, collaborate with teams, and develop professional communication while working in a fast-paced metals industry setting.