Operations Intern

Job Description

Operations Intern | Olympic Steel

The Tone:
This is an Operations Intern internship at Olympic Steel. Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been dedicated to the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products, focusing on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth. While a specific location is not detailed in the listing, this role is crucial for providing direct support to the company’s operations and offers a foundational opportunity for an individual to gain practical experience and contribute to a closely connected team within a large, growing organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, specific location not detailed in the listing
• Pay: $25 hourly
• Mission: To provide essential support for Operations and perform general administrative tasks, while gaining broad exposure to various operational functions and problem-solving methodologies.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Support: Provide essential support for various operations functions as needed by the team.
• Administrative Assistance: Perform general administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day departmental functioning.
• Experiential Learning: Shadow multiple positions to gain comprehensive training and exposure to a variety of operational tasks and responsibilities.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze data to contribute to operational understanding and decision-making processes.
• Process Improvement: Participate in problem-solving initiatives, including creating hypothesis statements and assisting with process mapping.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career, with a foundational understanding of operational principles and administrative support.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Skilled at basic problem resolution with the ability to process information quickly. Possesses knowledge of project scoping. Capable of defining a clear problem statement.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; foundational problem-solving abilities; understanding of project scoping principles; capacity for precise problem statement definition; strong detail-orientation with a commitment to quality.