Operations Internship

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

Job summary

Ryerson invites students to join the Summer Internship Program, a 10-12 week hands-on experience in the metals industry. interns will engage in real projects, collaborate with company leaders, and participate in Q&A sessions to learn how Ryerson operates across departments.

Participants gain exposure to sales, operations, and process improvements while developing professional communications and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor\'s degree.
• Experience in operations or industrial settings preferred.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Positive, goal-oriented and flexible with a drive to excel.

Responsibilities

• Explore multiple departments to learn core business areas.
• Work within procedures under moderate supervision.
• Contribute to process-improvement projects with department leads.
• Complete tasks with speed and accuracy.
• Learn quoting and order-entry processes and handle sales calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Pursuing Bachelor\'s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Summary

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.