Intern: Logistics/Packaging (Spring 2025)

Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

Job summary:

The internship role gives students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment and to support/promote the graduate's career goals through contact with professionals in their field. The internship experience enables students to participate in professional activities for Volvo Group by working on important and innovative projects. Internships are structured learning experiences where interns/co-ops and our full-time professionals work together on projects within their selected organization. The internship allows students to integrate knowledge and skills in a manner that is mutually beneficial to the student and Volvo (BA/BU).

Main Tasks/Responsibilities/Authorities:

·  Complete various data entry and analysis tasks to provide information for the logistics management team
·  Review and develop packaging instructions for materials using numerous systems
·  Work with suppliers to improve their performance
·  Work directly with production to improve material presentation and material flows
·  Work in Continuous improvement activities (Line balancing, Andon, reduction of defects, waste elimination, etc.)
·  Tooling development to improve logistics processes
·  Lay out updated and improvement (CAD)
·  Obtain information from the MRP system to improve storing and ordering processes.
·  Define min and max Inventory quantities.

Key Skills:

·  Lean Manufacturing
·  Production process understanding
·  Supply chain understanding
·  Communication and negotiation skills
·  Basic data control
·  Microsoft Office skills in Access, Excel (primary) and PowerPoint
·  Production systems operation

Required knowledge and experience:

·  Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours (60 preferred) prior to starting the internship
·  Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75.
·  Spring Interns may work up to 30 hours per week.

Personal compentencies:

·  Customer focus
·  Technical skills
·  Peer relationships
·  Integrity and trust
·  Working alone
·  Perseverance

What's in it for you?

 At the Volvo Group, we strive for a clear, transparent, and straightforward compensation approach, motivating you to contribute to the company’s growth. For all intern and co-op positions, the hourly range is set at $16.00 - $46.00.The hourly rate for these roles is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, academic classification, and degree seeking area of study. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

 

We also offer the following benefits to interns and co-ops: 

·  Housing assistance
·  Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
·  Training and personal development

We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 

 

Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

 

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

Part of Volvo Group, Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by our purpose to build the world we want to live in. Together we develop and deliver solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and more connected world. By unleashing everyone’s full potential, we build a more sustainable future for all our stakeholders. Come join our team and help us build a better tomorrow. 

Job Category:  Engineering

Organization:  Volvo Construction Equipment

Travel Required:  No Travel Required

Requisition ID:  15530