Job Specifications
Overview
Daifuku North America, a group company of Daifuku in Japan - the largest material handling company in the world. Our advanced systems move everything from car bodies at auto plants to luggage at airports to packaged goods at warehouses. We are known as experts in engineering, manufacturing, and servicing innovative automated materials handling systems including conveyors, automatic guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, and integrated controls.
The company is currently seeking an
IT Co-Op/Intern
Responsibilities
Position Summary/ Primary Purpose
Are you looking for an Information Technology internship that will give you valuable hands-on experience? Our Co-op/ Internship program at Daifuku will combine your education with practical experience on the job. We are currently looking for bright and talented college level students who are interested in bringing their passion to life and to be part of our future as a global material handling systems world leader.Â
Major Areas of Responsibility
Provide support and basic trouble shooting for current operations
Investigate, gather and analyze data for specifically assigned, recurring tasks
Identify and implement cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement ideas
Implement new manufacturing processes and technology
Contribute to the success of the team by taking on additional responsibilities and completing tasks as assigned
Knowledge
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products
Qualifications
Skills & Abilities
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with focus on teamwork
Strong organizational skills and written communication skillsÂ
Availability to work 24-40 hours per week between the hours of 8am-5pm, Mon-Friday, ongoing (not seasonal)
Self-managed, hard-working, great attitude, ready to learn
Education & Experience
Actively enrolled in and pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent
Demonstrated Physical Abilities
Remain stationary for 50% of the time; move/traverse throughout the office to access file cabinets and office equipment; operate a computer and other productivity machinery; inspect documents; communicate with others through talking/hearing; read/identify/assess forms and correspondence.Â
Daifuku North America is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
/Veterans/Disabled
, and federal sub/contractor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call 248-553-1000.
Daifuku North America offers an excellent compensation package including great benefits such as excellent medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation time, paid sick time, and paid holidays, 401K, Flexible Spending Programs, and more.
At this time our company only receives applications online. If you need assistance applying online to this position, please call 248-553-1000 and leave a message and your call will be returned.
About the Company
Since its founding in 1937, Daifuku has been providing customers worldwide with optimal and best solutions to enhance their global competitiveness, as a comprehensive material handling system manufacturer and integrator. Material handling systems have attracted attention in recent years as a key component of social infrastructure that addresses social issues such as labor shortages and productivity bottlenecks. The emergence of new products and services gives rise to new consumer needs and a fresh sense of value, which in tu...
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