ERP IMPLEMENTATION INTERN - ROLE OVERVIEW Are you a student looking for hands-on experience implementing an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system? Join our team as a NetSuite ERP Implementation Intern! As an intern, you will have the opportunity to work with various departments within our company, depending on your degree and interests. Your primary focus will be assisting with the implementation of our new NetSuite ERP system. We are committed to providing a supportive and engaging internship experience that aligns with your career goals and provides invaluable real-world experience.
This position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.
COMPANY OVERVIEW Kwik Lok has been producing a product that most of us have depended on our entire lives – the clip that closes your produce and loaves of bread to keep them fresh! We're an OEM and consumer product manufacturer, focused on sustainability, continuous improvement, and innovation. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our product to almost 100 countries.
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Inclusive culture : Kwik Lok is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion to increase the success of our employees and customers. We want every person to feel part of the team! Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we see value in learning from each other's different perspectives. Innovation : Our goal is to create an environment where employees can be curious and express ideas to identify new and better solutions. We want every employee to be engaged in improving our workplace and work processes. Innovation isn't just for engineers! Meaningful work : We know that every job has things you'll love doing and things you'll love less. Our goal is to engage our employees in our vision for the company and provide them with meaningful work where they can learn, grow, and be part of solutions that improve the lives of our customers and their communities while protecting the health of our planet. No matter what your job entails, we want you to know that what you do makes a difference. Impacting the community and environment: Kwik Lok takes corporate social responsibility seriously, and we appreciate that our position in the industry gives us the ability to help do good in so many areas. We are committed to providing educational and economic opportunity, improving well-being, fostering innovation, and protecting the planet. You can read our most recent Sustainability Report ( on our website. Work-life balance : At Kwik Lok, we know that in order for you to be your best at work, you need time to recharge as well. Whenever possible, we offer flexibility in start/stop times and even opportunities for remote work. We want you to be energized at work, and when the day is done, we want you to go home and enjoy your personal life! POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS Assist with data input and correction to ensure accurate information in the system Collaborate with team members to fine-tune processes for improved efficiency Troubleshoot issues in NetSuite and suggesting possible root causes for further research Support departmental catch-up efforts to maintain workflow Participate in team meetings and contributing ideas to improve ERP implementation REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Basic understanding of business processes (SOPs, ERPs, workflows, data driven decision making, etc.) Education: Currently enrolled in bachelor's degree or master's degree program Knowledge required: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP familiarity a plus! Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background screening KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Strong attention to detail: Ability to capture all necessary information accurately. Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with departments and stakeholders to gather information and understand their processes. Analytical thinking: Ability to analyze complex processes and identify the key steps and procedures involved. Time management: Ability to manage their time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Organizational skills: Ability to organize and categorize information in a clear and concise manner. Adaptability: Ability to work in a flexible environment with direction that may change as project progresses. Collaboration: Ability to work in diverse teams with both technical and non-technical personnel, and effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders across all levels of the company. ALL THE DETAILS… Pay commensurate with experience : $18.00/hour for undergraduate students, $21.00/hour for graduate students Schedule : Monday – Friday, 20 hours per week minimum, opportunity to work full-time based on company need and intern availability. Schedule determined based on assigned department. Insurance/Retirement benefits – only eligible for full-time interns Insurance benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance plans (60-day waiting period) Paid time off: (90-day waiting period, prorated for first fiscal year) Holidays : 64.5 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day Sick Leave : 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked Work location: In office in Yakima, Washington (this position is NOT eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements) Work environment: Office setting. Noise level in office environment 10dB, 85-95 dB in production environment. Constantly hearing, seeing, and talking. Occasionally bends, squats, reaches, kneels, and may lift up to 40 lbs. on occasion. Constantly seeing, hearing, talking. To learn more about Kwik Lok, click here . (
Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, or participate in the application and interview process.
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