IT Co-Op/Intern

Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.

The company is currently seeking an IT Co-Op/Intern.

Position Summary/ Primary Purpose

Are you looking for an Information Technology internship that will give you valuable hands-on experience? Our Co-op/ Internship program at Jervis B. Webb will combine your education with practical experience on the job. We are currently looking for bright and talented college level students who are interested in bringing their passion to life and to be part of our future as a global material handling systems world leader.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Provide support and basic trouble shooting for current operations
• Investigate, gather and analyze data for specifically assigned, recurring tasks
• Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas
• Implement new manufacturing processes and technology
• Contribute to the success of the team by taking on additional responsibilities and completing tasks as assigned

Knowledge

• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork
• Strong organizational skills and written communication skills
• Availability to work 24-40 hours per week between the hours of 8am-5pm, Mon-Friday, ongoing (not seasonal)
• Self-managed, hard-working, great attitude, ready to learn

Education & Experience

• Actively enrolled in and pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent

Demonstrated Physical Abilities

Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.

Daifuku North America is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled, and federal sub/contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.

Daifuku North America offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.

At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.