Rust-Oleum

Intern - Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION



Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities:



We are seeking a detail-oriented Maintenance Intern to support a structured maintenance inventory improvement project within our food production facility.

This role will focus on organizing and validating maintenance spare parts while gaining hands-on experience with our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

The intern will work closely with maintenance and production teams to improve inventory accuracy, equipment data integrity, and overall operational reliability in a regulated food manufacturing environment.



KEY DUTIES & MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:



  • Conduct physical inventory counts of maintenance spare parts, critical components, and consumables

  • Organize and label storeroom inventory in alignment with food safety and plant standards

  • Reconcile physical inventory with CMMS and purchasing records

  • Assist with cleaning and standardizing asset and parts data within the CMMS

  • Support development and updating of preventive maintenance (PM) schedules

  • Help build and verify Bills of Materials (BOMs) for production equipment

  • Identify obsolete or excess inventory and support optimization efforts

  • Collaborate with maintenance technicians to verify equipment information and parts usage

  • Document inventory control and CMMS processes to support long-term sustainability

  • Record operational and production data on specified forms

  • Maintain a clean work area

  • Frequently Walk; Reach with hands and arms; the employee is regularly stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Talk, hear.

  • Perform all work in accordance with GMP's, housekeeping, good safety practices, and environmental regulations.

  • Adheres to all safety and quality procedures/regulations

  • Or other duties as assigned


Learning Objectives


Gain practical experience with CMMS systems in a food manufacturing environment


  • Develop understanding preventive maintenance and equipment reliability

  • Learn maintenance inventory control principles, including critical spares management

  • Understand the role of maintenance in food safety, compliance, and production uptime

  • Build skills in data management, reporting, and process improvement



Education Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Pursuing a degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field



Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or Experience:

  • Must possess good reading, writing and math skills.

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Comfortable working in both production and warehouse environments

  • Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Ability to follow food safety, GMP, and plant safety protocols

  • Must always be safety conscious

  • Must be able to lift to 60 lbs.

  • Capable of working independently

  • Ability to follow directions and procedures accurately

Position Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor




Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A




Working Conditions:



Dry, dusty environment.
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