Maintenance​/Reliability Inventory Intern

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Reliability Manager, the Maintenance/Reliability Inventory Intern provides part-time support to the Maintenance Administrator with maintenance inventory, spare-parts documentation, data accuracy, reporting, and storeroom organization. This position performs routine inventory and documentation activities that allow the Maintenance Administrator to remain focused on CMMS administration, maintenance reporting, work-process support, audit requirements, and other departmental responsibilities.

• Assist the Maintenance Administrator with maintenance inventory and related documentation.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts of maintenance materials and spare parts.
• Verify inventory information and report discrepancies.
• Identify, label, and organize parts, materials, shelving, bins, and inventory locations.
• Enter and update inventory information within maintenance systems and spreadsheets.
• Maintain accurate spare parts records and supporting inventory documentation.
• Assist with identifying and documenting critical spare parts.
• Track and update information related to longleadtime parts and materials.
• Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, inventory reports, count sheets, and related documentation.
• Assist with inventory audits, record verification, reconciliation, and data cleanup activities.
• Scan, file, and organize maintenance inventory records and supporting documentation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified maintenance storerooms and inventory areas.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to obtain information necessary to accurately identify and document parts.
• Communicate inventory discrepancies, missing information, and organizational needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and work practices while working in maintenance, storeroom, and industrial areas.
• Perform other inventory and administrative support duties as assigned.
• Exhibits and practices the Third Coast Way fundamental behaviors.

• Current enrollment in an accredited college, university, community college, or technical program.
• Pursuit of a degree or certificate in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Technology, Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest in maintenance operations, reliability, inventory management, supply chain, or industrial processes.
• Previous inventory, warehouse, maintenance, administrative, or industrial experience preferred but not required.
• Experience entering, reviewing, or maintaining data and records preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain inventory information.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and communicate findings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn inventory processes, maintenance terminology, and applicable systems.
• Basic analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism, dependability, and a strong work ethic.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Ability to move throughout maintenance shops, storerooms, warehouses, and industrial work areas.
• Ability to perform physical inventory counts and verify materials stored on shelves and in bins.
• Occasionally required to lift and carry parts, supplies, or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in office and industrial environments.
• Ability to use a computer, tablet, scanner, calculator, and other standard office equipment.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment when entering designated industrial areas.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.