Why Gerken Materials, Inc.:
Gerken Materials, Inc. is part of The Gerken Companies, where our success is rooted in an ongoing demonstration of our core values. We act with integrity when dealing with customers, suppliers, and coworkers. Safety is a priority; our entire team works to keep each other safe at work. We believe in shared success; when we help customers succeed, they keep coming back, and we can offer team members rewarding and stable livelihoods. Professional development is critical to growing a solid team, so we train and empower our teams to do great work. Finally, community support is our passion because we do more than work in the communities our companies serve; we live here, too.
Job Summary:
This entry-level, part-time internship will give the individual a broad overview of various aspects of the business and exposure to the construction industry in general. With a specific mentor in each area, the individual will observe and learn about operations in Quality Control, Quarries & Sand Yards, Paving & Trucking, Ready Mix Concrete & Building Materials, and Asphalt Plants.
Schedule:
This internship program will run for 10 weeks, beginning on June 9th and ending on August 14th. Interns will work 24 hours per week, scheduled for three 8-hour days. The work schedule will be from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on assigned days.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Shadowing experienced professionals to gain a better understanding of the construction process.
- Observe the aggregate, lab, and density testing process
- Observe the mix design process
- Observe production, troubleshooting, gradation, ticketing, and scheduling processes at sand and gravel pits
- Understand the movement and production process of aggregates
- Observe duties assigned to project managers for scheduling and managing construction projects
- Shadowing project managers when on the job site
- Shadow building materials sales professionals and purchasing representatives
- Observe dispatching duties
- Attending training sessions as part of the internship program.
- In-person attendance is required.
Other Required Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide hands-on assistance with specific projects on occasion
- Perform any other tasks or projects assigned by the team to support the department's goals.
- Ability to work in various weather conditions and tolerate exposure to sounds and odors commonly associated with the job.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Skills/Abilities:
- Valid Driver’s License (DL) and satisfactory driving record is required.
- Ability to travel to job sites
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Willingness to learn, with a positive attitude, dependability, and strong teamwork.
- Ability to work safely and efficiently is essential.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Education and Experience:
Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth!
