Clean Earth · 17 hours ago
Operations Intern
Carteret, NJ
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22/hr - $22/hrClean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States, offering solutions for waste management and recycling. The Operations Intern will assist in managing operations and supporting new business initiatives within the Soils and Dredge Management division, focusing on process improvement and data analysis.
SustainabilityEnvironmental Engineering
Responsibilities
Learn all aspects of manual picking station operation. This will include spending up to 4 hours a day working outside at the picking station
Track and report KPIs such as inbound tons, line throughput, recovery rate (%), residue rate (%), quality compliance, downtime (planned and unplanned) and safety metrics
Develop and perform studies to analyze picking station and personnel operations to improve operational efficiencies, maintenance procedures, process line availability, and safety
Collect data to understand various types of material being sorted, down times due to maintenance, and evaluate current processes
Prepare reports and presentations to management summarizing findings and recommendations
Execute recommendations and improvements as approved by management
The operations intern will work closely with on-site safety coordinator, operations manager and general manager to research and implement additional resources, process and management practices via collection of data
Research current NJDOT specifications required for approval of the recycled aggregate
Research the market for potential buyers, contractors and developers
Create Sales template emails, quotes and spreadsheets to track production and sale
Attend meetings related to sales, marketing and production
Assist with other projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ideal candidate would be a college junior or senior who is actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in an engineering, environmental science, or business field of study
High proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to navigate multiple systems to research and find information
Interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication
Must possess a high level of motivation and excellent attention to details
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Ability to work in a team environment
High level of organizational ability and ability to multi-task
Professional demeanor
Ability to be proactive and work independently
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Detail-oriented with good analytical skills
Regular and predictable attendance
Required to wear company-provided personal protective equipment including eye protection, foot protection, hard hat, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator when needed
Ability to maneuver around heavy equipment including bending, climbing, crawling, manual dexterity, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Willingness and ability to work in a hands-on manner to execute activities
Must be able to pass a DEA background check when relevant
Must be willing and able to abide by Clean Earth's Core Values and Code of Conduct
Company
Clean Earth
At Clean Earth, we bring together top-tier talent, exceptional service, and one of the nation’s largest networks of treatment, recycling, and sustainability solutions.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-04-01Acquired
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