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IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
Job Description
Operations Intern
IKO is a global leader in manufacturing roofing products with production facilities worldwide. We are currently seeking an Operations Intern to join our team of skilled professionals based at our Bismarck, Missouri plant. This plant produces granules for our shingle plants in a high speed, continuous, asphalt shingle manufacturing process environment
The Operations Intern will support the startup and commissioning of a roofing granule manufacturing plant by assisting with process development, documentation, equipment procurement, standard work creation, support equipment installation, and maintenance activities. This role provides hands-on experience helping build manufacturing systems from the ground up, including process flows, operating standards, and continuous improvement practices. The right candidate will adhere to all prescribed safety standards and practices.
Key Responsibilities
Support plant startup and commissioning activities across production, engineering and maintenance functions
Handle vendor communications and coordination
Participate in lockout/tagout (LOTO) and safety procedures
Help organize equipment, tools, spare parts, and maintenance records
Establish and support housekeeping and reliability best practices
Assist with developing and documenting manufacturing processes for roofing granule production
Assist with procurement of equipment, from vendor interactions, spec sheet evaluation, equipment ordering, shipping and tracking, install, and commissioning
Create and update Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) for equipment, processes, and operating procedures
Observe and document raw material handling, crushing, screening, coating, firing, cooling, and packaging processes
Assist with process mapping, workflow layout, and startup readiness activities
Collect production and quality data to support process stabilization and optimization
Support engineering trials, process adjustments, and improvement initiatives
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and EHS teams
Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, efficiency, and waste reduction
Learning Opportunities
Hands-on exposure to manufacturing plant startup and commissioning activities
Understanding of roofing granule manufacturing and coating processes
Introduction to process stabilization, ramp-up, and continuous improvement
Exposure to industrial safety, environmental controls, and compliance requirements
Development of cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving skills
Networking opportunities with many industrial equipment manufacturers and general contractors
Understanding of industrial safety standards and procedures
Collaboration with maintenance, operations, engineering, and EHS teams
Qualifications
Strong interest in manufacturing, process engineering, or startup environments
Comfortable working in a hands-on industrial setting
Basic understanding of process flow, data analysis, or documentation preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic documentation tools
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Strong organizational skills
Work Environment
Industrial manufacturing startup environment with exposure to dust, noise, heat, and moving equipment. Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, and steel-toe shoes may be required. Position involves standing, walking in production areas, and observing operations.
Internship Details
Open Immediately
Duration: 3 months+
Schedule: Open to Full time or Part time
Normal Scheduled Hours: Day Shift 7 am to 3:30 pm (Flexible)
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
