Materials Intern

Company: Peckham Industries
Location: Westfield
Posted on: March 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary: Peckham's paid Internship Program is designed to add practical, relevant experience to your field of study while welcoming you into our family by choice culture. As a Materials Intern, you will: • Shadow Plant Managers to gain exposure to daily plant operations, operational decision-making, and leadership practices. • Observe and assist with tracking production metrics, equipment downtime, and material flow to support operational efficiency. • Participate in Quality Control laboratory activities, including learning material testing procedures, sampling, gradation testing, and required documentation. • Shadow plant operators to understand equipment functionality, material processing methods, and operational workflows. • Participate in safety observations, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety initiatives to promote a strong safety culture. • Learn and adhere to MSHA, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements and protocols. • Compile and present an end-of-internship summary or presentation highlighting key learnings, experiences, and observations. Majors applicable to this internship opportunity include Business Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, and other engineering majors. Only completed applications with all required attachments received by Monday, May 11, 2026 , will be considered. Essential Functions: 1. 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. 2. Integrity. Execute work with honest, a positive attitude and productive approach. Experience a learning environment where questions are welcomed. 3. 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. 4. Efficiency. Collaboration and create value through employee engagement, sustainability, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver the best results. Requirements, Education and Experience: 1. Excellent Attendance and Punctuality. 2. You are responsible for your own housing and reliable transportation. 3. Strict adherence to all safety protocol, OSHA safety rules and regulation required. 4. Current enrollment at an accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA 5. Successful submission of our online application by Monday, May 11, 2026, and: • A cover letter or paragraph stating your major and what intrigues you about it. • A resume including your LinkedIn profile, if you have one. • One written recommendation (e-mail ok) from a current or previous employer, teacher, or professor 6. Proficient written and verbal English communication skills 7. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to quality. 8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). 10. Legal right to work in the U. S. Please note: The program is scheduled to run for ten weeks, Monday, June 1, 2026 , through Friday, August 7, 2026 , but can be flexible to the student's needs. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Travel: Position may require up to 10% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business. Work Environment/Physical Demands: Work environment is dependent upon internship placement and may operate in a professional office or physical work environment. The professional work environment is mostly sedentary, outside of travel. Some internships may involve heavy work that includes heavy lifting, working near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment, the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, pulling, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion. Values: At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success. Compensation details: 22-22 Hourly Wage PI1b8f206ccafe-2517

Keywords: Peckham Industries, Greenwich , Materials Intern, Engineering , Westfield, Connecticut