Production Intern

UFP Structural Packaging, LLC; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

UFP Industries, a wood manufacturing leader, is seeking smart, goal-oriented interns for a rotational program across manufacturing, sales, and production. You will gain hands-on experience, support administrative functions, and contribute to a summer project presented at the program's end.

The internship emphasizes learning across departments, collaboration with colleagues, and real-world growth in a dynamic, global company environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of computer and business software including Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of manufacturing, sales and production through a rotational program.
• Assist in administrative functions and sales, customer service, and production activities.
• Complete a summer project and present findings at the end of the internship.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English (writing/speaking)

Multitasking

Communicate with all levels

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree

Job description

UFP Industries is a wood manufacturing company that manufactures, distributes and sells a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and other industrial applications worldwide. As UFP continues to grow, we are looking for hard-working, smart, goal-oriented and creative interns to grow with us! The intern hired for this position should expect to learn all facets of the manufacturing, sales and production side of our business. With a rotational program, you will be working with different departments and gaining experience and knowledge to further your growth in your field of study.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive knowledge of Company products and procedures through on-the-job training activities.
• Learns how to operate the Company's business system in order to perform required administrative functions.
• Develops working knowledge of Continuous Improvement, efficiency standards, and safety.
• Assists in sales, customer service, and production activities as assigned.
• Will have a summer project given at the beginning of the internship and will be presented at the end of the summer.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge in the use of a computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer, scanner, etc.).
• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public.
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks, to set priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate proficiency in general telephone and office etiquette and legible handwriting.
• Ability to comprehend and follow written and oral working instructions.
• Proficiency in the use of business math.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.