MRO Intern

MRO Intern

Making Better Happen

Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the windy coast where Sweden and Denmark meet.

From our success in Scandinavia, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4000 people all across the globe.

We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant. And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.

Every one of us works towards our shared purpose:
Making Better Happen.

Everything we do is about Making Better Happen together.

Join nearly 4,000 like-minded colleagues globally and build a better future with us.

Build a better future as a MRO Intern in Newark, NJ

Hourly Range: $15 - $20

Duration: 12 Weeks

AAK Newark

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern to support our MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) Storeroom team. This is a hands-on opportunity for students pursuing degrees in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, or a related field to gain practical experience in inventory management, reliability operations, and CMMS data management within a real manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

The duties of the MRO Intern include but are not limited to:

Inventory Management

Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy

Update and maintain inventory records in eMaint X5 CMMS

Identify and help resolve inventory discrepancies

Storeroom Organization

Organize and maintain the physical storeroom layout for optimal workflow

Label bins, shelves, and storage locations using consistent naming conventions

Receive incoming materials, verify against purchase orders, and stock items correctly

Parts & Materials Support

Assist maintenance technicians with issuing parts and materials for work orders

Track outgoing parts and ensure proper documentation in the CMMS

Data Quality & Standardization

Help standardize part descriptions and naming conventions across the CMMS

Identify duplicate or incorrect part records and assist with cleanup

Improve overall data quality to support better inventory reporting

Reliability & Critical Spares Support

Support efforts to identify critical spare parts for key equipment

Assist in tracking part usage patterns to inform stocking decisions

Contribute to basic reliability initiatives as directed by the team

Safety & Housekeeping

Perform all work in accordance with plant safety standards and PPE requirements

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workspace at all times

About you

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Technology, Business, or a related field

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic

In return AAK offer

Hands on industry experience

Competitive compensation

Mentorship from an industry professional

Exposure to industry specific tools, technologies, and processes

Networking opportunities within the company and industry

About AAK

Everything AAK does is about Making Better Happen. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable. At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Food service and Personal Care.

Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen for more than 150 years.

AAK prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of students in its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.