INTERN - Recycling Plant

Location is in Humboldt Park in Hazleton, PA

Internship is a temporary position, no benefits

TITLE: Intern

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This internship provides a hands-on opportunity for a student to gain practical experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. The intern will support the Maintenance/Extrusion department with preventative maintenance, equipment support, basic troubleshooting, housekeeping, and assigned projects while learning from experienced team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current college student or recent graduate pursuing coursework related to maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, industrial technology, or a related field preferred.
• Interested in learning about manufacturing equipment, maintenance practices, and how production operations work.
• Mechanical aptitude or willingness to learn how to safely use basic hand tools and work around machinery under supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions, ask questions when needed, and follow safety procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to help document completed tasks as required.
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work scheduled hours, including occasional non-standard hours as needed.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work respectfully with team members in a manufacturing setting.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and assist with preventative maintenance activities, including cleaning, inspecting, lubricating, organizing parts/tools, and supporting routine equipment checks.
• Work alongside maintenance and production team members to support basic troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment setup activities as directed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area while following all safety, quality, and housekeeping requirements.
• Assist with assigned improvement projects, data collection, documentation, and follow-up tasks.
• Complete assigned tasks and projects safely, accurately, and in a timely manner with guidance from the team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• This role is based in an industrial manufacturing environment. The intern will be provided guidance on required personal protective equipment, including goggles and steel-toed shoes. The position requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, walk, stand, bend, and occasionally climb stairs. The facility is not air-conditioned.

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.