CalPortland · 8 hours ago
Operations/QC Intern
Gardena, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternCalPortland is seeking a summer intern in the materials division, ideal for students interested in construction management, operations, or engineering related fields. The intern will work in Quality Control and Operations to learn about product standards and gain field-based experience.
Building MaterialConstructionMining
Responsibilities
Complete Safety, MSHA, and any site or job specific required training
Carry out and follow all safety practices per MSHA and company rules and regulations
Support the Quality Control team by assisting with tasks such as collecting samples, performing basic lab work, observing testing procedures, recording and entering test data, and supporting on site testing activities
Learn CalPortland quality standards and product specifications
Transition to Operations for the second half of the internship to support field operations, plant activities, and operational needs
Perform plant and field tasks as assigned under the direction of Operations leadership
Learn about other CalPortland departments and interface as needed
Attend the summer intern orientation event at corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, NV
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or other Engineering related discipline
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Good attendance and punctual
Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and perform physical labor in inclement weather
Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance and be insurable to drive company vehicles
Complete Safety, MSHA, and any site or job specific required training
Carry out and follow all safety practices per MSHA and company rules and regulations
Support the Quality Control team by assisting with tasks such as collecting samples, performing basic lab work, observing testing procedures, recording and entering test data, and supporting on site testing activities
Learn CalPortland quality standards and product specifications
Transition to Operations for the second half of the internship to support field operations, plant activities, and operational needs
Perform plant and field tasks as assigned under the direction of Operations leadership
Learn about other CalPortland departments and interface as needed
Attend the summer intern orientation event at corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, NV
Preferred
Prior experience or internship in the construction or building materials industry
Company
CalPortland
CalPortland specializes in the sale and purchase of a wide range of building materials and offers other construction services.
Founded in 1891
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-01-25Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Allen Hamblen
President and Chief Executive Officer
William Mullen
Chief Operating Officer
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