Part-Time Employment Opportunities
Forklift to Stretch Wrapper
Distribution Packaging Lab Intern
Description
Research at CPULD focuses on the development of systems-based technologies to optimize the relationship between the design and performance of pallets, packaging, and unit loads and to maximize the efficiency of the whole material handling system.
This Distribution Packaging Lab Intern position provides a great opportunity for students interested in gaining experience working in testing laboratories.
This position will provide great opportunities for students interested in packaging engineering, unit load design, process optimization, and global physical distribution to get hands-on experience through industrial projects and undergraduate research.
Students interact with the decision makers from local-to-international companies. Experience gained through this internship will be invaluable to the students’ resume and future job application processes. CPULD is self-funded through commercial contracts with companies from around the world.
Ultimately the success of the lab is dependent on our student workers. Successful intern candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to contribute to the mission of the lab as manifested in a sound work ethic, being on time, and paying attention to the details of all tests and lab safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- · Operate testing equipment related to package and pallet testing
- · Document testing procedures
- · Optimize testing sequences
- · Learn how to work in teams
- · Update databases
- · Operate forklift equipment
- · Lift 50 lbs.
Requirements:
- Applicants of any academic year are accepted. All incoming freshmen and students currently enrolled at Virginia Tech can apply, but preference will be given to applicants in the Packaging Systems and Design major.
- Prior relevant employment experience and the ability to work with hand and/or power tools are very useful skills. While these skills are an advantage in the application process, they are not firm requirements. The most important credentials for an applicant are enthusiasm for the mission of the Center, a strong academic background, and demonstrated professional goals in the industry.
- Applicants need to be able to work independently, have a positive attitude, the ability to flourish in a team work environment, possess a strong work ethic and have strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- All candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to work on their feet in an industrial environment. Evidence of serious academic achievement is preferred (GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred).
Time Commitment:
This position runs for the fall 2024 semester (Aug. 26th - Dec. 18th, 2024) - with the option to renew for the spring 2025 semester (Jan. 20th - May 14th, 2025). This schedule assumes that Virginia Tech’s school schedule does not change significantly for any reason.
This position requires an 8-20 hour per week time commitment.
Applicants must be able to work 4-hour time blocks between 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
Selection of candidates will start August 5th, 2024.
To learn more about this internship, apply here on Handshake, or contact Dr. Laszlo Horvath (lhorvat@vt.edu), with any questions.
POSITION CURRENTLY FILLED
Will reopen for applications in the spring/summer of 2025
Forklift Driver, Part-Time
The Center regularly looks for part-time, student workers to conduct durability simulations using an industrial forklift. The position requires following a predefined set of handling steps using a forklift, and the ability to take photographs and enter and upload data on an iPad. These simulations often will require work in an unconditioned space and/or conducting tests outside.
There are generally positions open at the start of each semester, and the position could last as long as the students hired wish to work throughout their time at VT.
We will provide all necessary training and the pay rate is $15.00 per hour.
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Responsibilities:
- Operate industrial forklift
- Follow standard operating procedures
- Take report-quality pictures
- Enter data on an iPad
- Applicants need to be able to work independently, have a positive attitude, ability to flourish in an independent work environment, possess a strong work ethic, and have strong data collection skills.
- All candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs. and be able to work on their feet in an industrial environment.
- Will need to pass the safety trainings required by EHS at Virginia Tech.
- Forklift drivers must wear appropriate personal protective equipment at all times.
- Previous experience driving forklifts is preferred.
Requirements: Previous experience driving forklifts is preferred. Applicants will need to commit to 16-20 hours per week, in 4-hour blocks for a full school year. The scheduled hours will be reevaluated at the beginning of each semester in order to accommodate student academic commitments. The most important credentials for an applicant are punctuality, accuracy, and enthusiasm for the mission of the Center.