Purpose of Role
Rehrig Pacific Company’s Plant Engineering Interns are an integral part of our operations and are responsible for identifying and driving solutions that improve our performance and operational costs. Plant Engineering Interns are responsible for planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation. They are expected to collaborate with other plant resources, and to create safe, stable, and reliable manufacturing processes and systems through the analysis of data and the application of sound engineering practices. Plant Engineering Interns should be driven by the pursuit of operational excellence!
Areas of Accountabilities
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Leads or supports technical work / activities within the plant (engineering, maintenance, tooling, troubleshooting, etc)
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Maintain in-depth understanding of plant infrastructure, systems and equipment
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Consistently reduces operational waste and costs
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Exercises and advances Lean Manufacturing practices
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Provides reliable technical support to the local plant and the organization
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Performs in-depth analyses to understand system gaps and issues
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Maintains updated and accurate plant layouts, floor plans and system schematics and specifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
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Pursuing Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)
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Project management experience, including project management tools and software.
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Excellent communicator (verbal & written) and an ability to summarize and communicate information clearly.
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Preferred: Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
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Preferred: Experience with coding and programming
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Preferred: Experience with hand and power tools
Skills Required
- Pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing, or equivalent
- Project management experience, including experience with project management tools and software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate information clearly
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
- Experience with coding and programming
- Experience with hand and power tools
Rehrig Pacific Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rehrig Pacific Company and has not been reviewed or approved by Rehrig Pacific Company.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with the company often paying most premiums and offering medical, dental, vision, and no‑cost telemedicine and teletherapy. Health‑insurance costs are often described as acceptable, reinforcing the practical value of the plan.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match, plus profit sharing and an employee stock ownership program. This combination is seen as more comprehensive than a basic package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO are frequently highlighted, with some locations noting quick eligibility for benefits after starting. Scheduling flexibility and family‑oriented time are also cited as positives in certain facilities.
Rehrig Pacific Company Insights
What We Do
Rehrig Pacific Company is a global leader in sustainable, reusable packaging and integrated logistics solutions. They manufacture plastic pallets and containers for waste, recycling, and supply chain operations, serving industries such as agriculture, beverage, and pharma. Their mission is to empower people to create innovative solutions that effectively and responsibly move goods, resources, and ideas through smarter and safer material handling technology.
