Operations Internship

Ryerson-5; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryerson Holding Corporation offers a Summer Internship Program designed for students to gain hands-on experience across multiple departments. The 10-12 week internship allows collaboration with company leaders and participation in Q&A sessions to enrich learning and contribute to real projects.

Selected interns work with diverse teams on process-improvement opportunities, learn quoting and order-entry procedures, and support customer service efforts while developing professional skills in a

Qualifications

• Must be working towards Bachelor Degree.
• Prior operations or industry experience is preferred.
• Excellent professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Proficiency within Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) required.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment.
• Positive attitude, competitive, goal-oriented, driven with a passion to excel.
• Flexible and solutions-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Spend time with different departments to learn all important aspects of the business.
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision.
• Tasked with projects on opportunities for process improvements in varying areas and works individually as well as with department leads to come up with solutions for improvement.
• Tasks must be completed with speed and accuracy.
• Learn quoting/order entry process and handle sales calls meeting customer’s demands while providing satisfactory service.
• Other duties as assigned by management and supervisions.
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Flexible thinker

Goal oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress)

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Career Opportunities: Operations Internship (3373)

Requisition ID3373-Posted10/28/2026-Operations-United States-Intern or Other

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

The Ryerson Summer Internship Program offers students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while contributing to meaningful, real‑world projects. Over the course of 10-12 weeks, our interns will collaborate on initiatives that directly influence Ryerson's business, engage with company leaders, and attend Q&A sessions.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Spend time with different departments to learn all important aspects of the business
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
• Tasked with projects on opportunities for process improvements in varying areas and works individually as well as with department leads to come up with solutions for improvement
• Tasks must be completed with speed and accuracy
• Learn quoting/order entry process and handle sales calls meeting customer’s demands while providing satisfactory service
• Other duties as assigned by management and supervisions
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Requirements

• Must be working towards Bachelor Degree
• Prior operations or industry experience is preferred
• Excellent professional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills required
• Proficiency within Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) required
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a rapidly changing environment
• Positive attitude, competitive, goal-oriented, driven with a passion to excel
• Flexible and solutions-oriented

Pay rate: $20.00/hr

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, and pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, marital status, status as a veteran, or any other federal, state or local protected class or artificial barrier.