Materials Intern

<strong>Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our &ldquo;<a href="https://peckham.com/thepeckhamway/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">family by choice</a>&rdquo; ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.</strong>

Hudson Falls, NY

Peckham Materials Corp.

<h2><strong>Working Together to Solve Challenges as One Team</strong></h2> <h4><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0">For over 100 years, Peckham Industries has provided&nbsp;the North East with&nbsp;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0">a wide range of construction products and services. Headquartered in Brewster, NY, Peckham&rsquo;s extensive network throughout New England includes </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">hot mix asphalt plants, stone quarries, bulk asphalt terminals, paving and construction services,</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">recycled pavement solutions</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0" data-ccp-charstyle="Strong">liquid calcium chloride and emulsion terminals,&nbsp;precast concrete parking structures, and more</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16784088 BCX0">. Relying on the forefront of family values for a century, the fourth generation of the Peckham family has built an organization that promises a safe and sustainable future that will allow it to grow and serve for the next 100 years.</span></span></strong></h4> https://peckham.com/

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Intern

$22.00 - $22.00

Overview: <p>Peckham&rsquo;s&nbsp;paid&nbsp;Internship&nbsp;Program&nbsp;is&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to&nbsp;add&nbsp;practical,&nbsp;relevant&nbsp;experience&nbsp;to&nbsp;your&nbsp;field&nbsp;of&nbsp;study&nbsp;while&nbsp;welcoming&nbsp;you&nbsp;into&nbsp;our&nbsp;family&nbsp;by&nbsp;choice&nbsp;culture.&nbsp;As&nbsp;a&nbsp;Materials&nbsp;Intern,&nbsp;you&nbsp;will:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Assist&nbsp;with&nbsp;day-to-day&nbsp;quarry&nbsp;operations,&nbsp;including&nbsp;exposure&nbsp;to&nbsp;drilling,&nbsp;blasting&nbsp;preparation,&nbsp;mobile&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;operations,&nbsp;and&nbsp;plant&nbsp;startup/shutdown&nbsp;procedures&nbsp;under&nbsp;supervision.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;plant&nbsp;operations&nbsp;and&nbsp;maintenance&nbsp;activities&nbsp;by&nbsp;observing&nbsp;and&nbsp;assisting&nbsp;with&nbsp;preventative&nbsp;maintenance,&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;inspections,&nbsp;conveyor&nbsp;and&nbsp;screen&nbsp;operations,&nbsp;and&nbsp;general&nbsp;plant&nbsp;cleanup.</li> <li>Participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;quality&nbsp;control&nbsp;processes,&nbsp;including&nbsp;product&nbsp;sampling,&nbsp;required&nbsp;quarry&nbsp;testing,&nbsp;and&nbsp;documentation&nbsp;of&nbsp;results&nbsp;to&nbsp;support&nbsp;consistent&nbsp;product&nbsp;quality.</li> <li>Assist&nbsp;maintenance&nbsp;teams&nbsp;with&nbsp;basic&nbsp;mechanical&nbsp;tasks,&nbsp;including&nbsp;welding&nbsp;and&nbsp;cutting&nbsp;procedures,&nbsp;equipment&nbsp;repairs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;scheduling&nbsp;maintenance&nbsp;activities&nbsp;to&nbsp;improve&nbsp;plant&nbsp;availability.</li> <li>Gain&nbsp;exposure&nbsp;to&nbsp;sales&nbsp;and&nbsp;customer&nbsp;service&nbsp;functions&nbsp;by&nbsp;learning&nbsp;product&nbsp;applications,&nbsp;supporting&nbsp;the&nbsp;sales&nbsp;process,&nbsp;and&nbsp;interacting&nbsp;with&nbsp;plant&nbsp;customers&nbsp;as&nbsp;appropriate.</li> <li>Support&nbsp;administrative&nbsp;and&nbsp;office&nbsp;functions,&nbsp;including&nbsp;scale&nbsp;system&nbsp;operation,&nbsp;paperwork&nbsp;flow,&nbsp;reporting,&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;orders,&nbsp;work&nbsp;orders,&nbsp;and&nbsp;requisitions.</li> <li>Assist&nbsp;district&nbsp;and&nbsp;divisional&nbsp;office&nbsp;teams&nbsp;with&nbsp;business&nbsp;operations&nbsp;such&nbsp;as&nbsp;capital&nbsp;planning,&nbsp;accounting&nbsp;codes,&nbsp;procurement,&nbsp;environmental&nbsp;compliance,&nbsp;and&nbsp;technical&nbsp;services.</li> <li>Participate&nbsp;in&nbsp;leadership&nbsp;development&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;including&nbsp;project&nbsp;management,&nbsp;team&nbsp;collaboration,&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;participation,&nbsp;and&nbsp;presentations&nbsp;to&nbsp;plant&nbsp;or&nbsp;divisional&nbsp;leadership.</li> <li>Follow&nbsp;all&nbsp;safety,&nbsp;environmental,&nbsp;and&nbsp;company&nbsp;policies&nbsp;while&nbsp;working&nbsp;in&nbsp;quarry,&nbsp;plant,&nbsp;and&nbsp;office&nbsp;environments.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Majors&nbsp;applicable&nbsp;to&nbsp;this&nbsp;internship&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;include&nbsp;Mining&nbsp;Engineering,&nbsp;Civil&nbsp;Engineering,&nbsp;and&nbsp;other&nbsp;engineering&nbsp;majors.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Only&nbsp;completed&nbsp;applications&nbsp;with&nbsp;all&nbsp;required&nbsp;attachments&nbsp;received&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>Monday,&nbsp;May&nbsp;10,&nbsp;2027,&nbsp;</strong>will&nbsp;be&nbsp;considered.</p>
Responsibilities: <li>Safety. Protect friends and family--At Peckham, safety is our priority. Willingness to learn and follow all safety guidelines across our different lines of business and even in corporate offices. </li><li>Integrity. Execute work with honest, a positive attitude and productive approach. Experience a learning environment where questions are welcomed.</li><li>Dedication. Contribute professional work in a timely and organized manner as outlined in a syllabus. Work with masters that continuously seek to be the best they can be.</li><li>Efficiency. Collaboration and create value through employee engagement, sustainability, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver the best results. </li>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Excellent&nbsp;Attendance&nbsp;and&nbsp;Punctuality.</li> <li>Strict&nbsp;adherence&nbsp;to&nbsp;all&nbsp;safety&nbsp;protocol,&nbsp;OSHA&nbsp;safety&nbsp;rules&nbsp;and&nbsp;regulation&nbsp;required.</li> <li>Current&nbsp;enrollment&nbsp;at&nbsp;an&nbsp;accredited&nbsp;college&nbsp;or&nbsp;university&nbsp;with&nbsp;a&nbsp;3.0&nbsp;or&nbsp;higher&nbsp;GPA</li> <li>Successful&nbsp;submission&nbsp;of&nbsp;our&nbsp;online&nbsp;application&nbsp;by&nbsp;<strong>Monday,&nbsp;May&nbsp;10,&nbsp;2027</strong>,&nbsp;and:</li> <li>A cover&nbsp;letter&nbsp;or&nbsp;paragraph&nbsp;stating&nbsp;your&nbsp;major&nbsp;and&nbsp;what&nbsp;intrigues&nbsp;you&nbsp;about&nbsp;it.&nbsp;</li> <li>A&nbsp;resume&nbsp;including&nbsp;your&nbsp;LinkedIn&nbsp;profile,&nbsp;if&nbsp;you&nbsp;have&nbsp;one.</li> <li>One&nbsp;written&nbsp;recommendation&nbsp;(e-mail&nbsp;ok)&nbsp;from&nbsp;a&nbsp;current&nbsp;or&nbsp;previous&nbsp;employer,&nbsp;teacher,&nbsp;or&nbsp;professor</li> <li>Proficient&nbsp;written&nbsp;and&nbsp;verbal&nbsp;English&nbsp;communication&nbsp;skills</li> <li>Excellent&nbsp;analytical&nbsp;and&nbsp;problem-solving&nbsp;skills.&nbsp;Attention&nbsp;to&nbsp;detail&nbsp;and&nbsp;a&nbsp;commitment&nbsp;to&nbsp;quality.</li> <li>Strong&nbsp;communication&nbsp;skills,&nbsp;both&nbsp;written&nbsp;and&nbsp;verbal,&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;collaboratively&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;team&nbsp;environment.</li> <li>Proficiency&nbsp;in&nbsp;Microsoft&nbsp;Office&nbsp;Suite&nbsp;(Excel,&nbsp;PowerPoint,&nbsp;Word).</li> <li>Must&nbsp;have&nbsp;a&nbsp;valid&nbsp;driver's&nbsp;license&nbsp;and&nbsp;reliable&nbsp;transportation.</li> <li>Legal&nbsp;right&nbsp;to&nbsp;work&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;U.&nbsp;S.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please&nbsp;note:&nbsp;The&nbsp;program&nbsp;is&nbsp;scheduled&nbsp;to&nbsp;run&nbsp;for&nbsp;approximately&nbsp;ten&nbsp;weeks,&nbsp;<strong>Monday,&nbsp;June&nbsp;7,&nbsp;2027</strong>,&nbsp;through&nbsp;<strong>Friday,&nbsp;August&nbsp;6,&nbsp;2027,&nbsp;</strong><u>but&nbsp;can&nbsp;be&nbsp;flexible&nbsp;to&nbsp;the&nbsp;student&rsquo;s&nbsp;needs.&nbsp;</u></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Other&nbsp;Duties:</strong></p> <p>Please&nbsp;note&nbsp;this&nbsp;job&nbsp;description&nbsp;is&nbsp;not&nbsp;designed&nbsp;to&nbsp;cover&nbsp;or&nbsp;contain&nbsp;a&nbsp;comprehensive&nbsp;listing&nbsp;of&nbsp;activities,&nbsp;duties&nbsp;or&nbsp;responsibilities&nbsp;that&nbsp;are&nbsp;required&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;employee&nbsp;for&nbsp;this&nbsp;job.&nbsp;Duties,&nbsp;responsibilities,&nbsp;and&nbsp;activities&nbsp;may&nbsp;change&nbsp;at&nbsp;any&nbsp;time&nbsp;with&nbsp;or&nbsp;without&nbsp;notice.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Travel:</strong></p> <p>Position&nbsp;may&nbsp;require&nbsp;some&nbsp;travel&nbsp;by&nbsp;personal&nbsp;vehicle&nbsp;to&nbsp;offices&nbsp;throughout&nbsp;the&nbsp;state&nbsp;of&nbsp;New&nbsp;York,&nbsp;and&nbsp;New&nbsp;England&nbsp;based&nbsp;on&nbsp;the&nbsp;needs&nbsp;of&nbsp;the&nbsp;business.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Work&nbsp;Environment/Physical&nbsp;Demands:</strong></p> <p>Work&nbsp;environment&nbsp;is&nbsp;dependent&nbsp;upon&nbsp;internship&nbsp;placement&nbsp;and&nbsp;may&nbsp;operate&nbsp;in&nbsp;both&nbsp;a&nbsp;professional&nbsp;office&nbsp;or&nbsp;physical&nbsp;work&nbsp;environment.&nbsp;The&nbsp;professional&nbsp;work&nbsp;environment&nbsp;is&nbsp;mostly&nbsp;sedentary,&nbsp;outside&nbsp;of&nbsp;travel.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This&nbsp;internship&nbsp;will&nbsp;also&nbsp;involve&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;work&nbsp;that&nbsp;includes&nbsp;heavy&nbsp;lifting,&nbsp;working&nbsp;near&nbsp;moving&nbsp;mechanical&nbsp;parts&nbsp;and&nbsp;loud&nbsp;equipment,&nbsp;the&nbsp;ability&nbsp;to&nbsp;sit&nbsp;or&nbsp;stand&nbsp;for&nbsp;long&nbsp;periods&nbsp;of&nbsp;time&nbsp;as&nbsp;well&nbsp;as&nbsp;lifting,&nbsp;pulling,&nbsp;bending,&nbsp;kneeling,&nbsp;squatting,&nbsp;climbing,&nbsp;walking,&nbsp;reaching,&nbsp;driving,&nbsp;and&nbsp;repetitive&nbsp;motion.&nbsp;</p>