Summer Packaging & Operations Intern

prattexternalcareersite; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Industries is seeking a packaging intern to join the team in Raleigh, NC. You will work closely with the General Manager, Sales Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Design Manager to gain hands-on experience across design, production, sales, and quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will lead projects, learn machine capabilities, and develop expertise in products, costing, and production flow. This internship emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and presenting a summer project to Pratt

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle multiple projects and effectively prioritize workload.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn and ability to communicate.
• Work within, and contribute to, a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in location that produces product.
• Learn the machinery and suggest ideas for efficiencies improvements.
• Service existing accounts by improving the buying experience of our customers in every transaction.
• Develop strong personal relationships with Managers and Production Employees.
• Coordinate with plant based design, quality, and customer service personnel to learn machine capabilities.
• Develop expert knowledge of products, machine limitations and costing variables in order to be an effective packaging consultant.
• Spend time on the manufacturing floor, learning how to run machines, learn production scheduling, and understand the flow of material through the facility.
• Observe downtime and suggest any improvement ideas to help improve efficiencies
• Work with Manager that is your mentor for a summer project that you will present to Pratt Executive Management team at the end of summer Intern Summit.

Skills

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

College coursework in drafting/packaging/design/engineering

Job description

Pratt Industries is seeking a packaging intern to join the team in Raleigh, NC. You will work closely with the General Manager, Sales Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Design Manager to gain hands-on experience across design, production, sales, and quality in a manufacturing setting.

You will lead projects, learn machine capabilities, and develop expertise in products, costing, and production flow. This internship emphasizes mentorship, teamwork, and presenting a summer project to Pratt