Manufacturing Intern-Multiple Locations

Location: Scottsbluff, NE

Simon is a subsidiary of Colas USA with operations throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com.

To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Simon’s internship program is designed to provide first-hand exposure to industry operations, as well as 1:1 mentorship and networking opportunities to students in order to supplement college educational programs in the areas of business, engineering, and construction management.  Students in the program have the opportunity to work in various administrative and operational areas, contribute to company goals through completion of focused project work, and apply concepts learned in the classroom to business operations.
    
As part of the internship program, participates in projects and work related to quality control and production of aggregate, ready-mix, or asphalt/emulsion.

Main Responsibilities

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Participate in production and quality control planning 
• Assist quality control staff with lab duties related to materials testing and mix designs
• Perform aggregate sampling and gradation testing at quarries, gravel pits and testing lab sites
• Assist work crews in manufacturing and crushing operations
• Operate heavy equipment
• Perform manual and skilled labor tasks
• Complete other projects as a part of the internship program requirements
• Complete capstone project/presentation to be shared with Company leadership at the end of the internship

Education

• Current enrollment in a relevant Bachelor’s degree program such as Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history required

Skills

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work in  a team environment
• Basic computer skills including use of MS Office Products

Physical Requirements

• Travel required; in some roles travel may be extensive and/or require overnight stays 
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by company safety guidelines
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain

Benefits and Perks

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job...

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details, please click here to view the EEO document.

If you require an accommodation for the application process, please call 973-290-9082 or email ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.