Human Resources Intern (Manufacturing) – Part-time, Summer Internship
What You’ll Work On
- This isn’t a “filing paperwork” internship—you’ll be embedded in real HR work that directly supports our manufacturing team.
- This is an onsite internship located in Prineville, OR and the pay range for this position is $19-23 per hour.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources, including:
Support Real Recruiting Efforts
- Help recruit for manufacturing roles
- Post jobs, screen candidates, and schedule interviews
- Be part of the hiring process from application to new hires start date
- Enhance the Employee Experience
- Assist with onboarding and new hire orientation
- Help answer employee HR questions and provide support
- Contribute ideas to improve engagement and communication
- Work with HR Data & Systems
- Maintain and audit employee records in our HRIS system
- Run reports and analyze basic HR data
- Support process improvements through better data accuracy and organization
Improve HR Processes & Documentation
- Review and update HR documents, forms, and procedures
- Help streamline and organize employee files
- Identify opportunities to make HR processes more efficient (we love fresh perspectives!)
Gain Manufacturing Exposure
- Partner with supervisors and employees on the production floor
- See how HR supports a fast-paced plant environment
- Learn how HR impacts safety, staffing, and operations in real time
What Makes This Internship Different
We believe internships should be meaningful, engaging, and fun. You’ll be part of a structured internship program designed to help you grow professionally and personally:
Lunch & Learns
- Intern networking & engagement events
- Off-site social activities with fellow interns
- Exposure to real business challenges and decision-making
- Opportunities to present your work and impact
What We’re Looking For
- Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
- Must be actively enrolled in college (required)
- Completed at least 1 year of coursework preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Interest in employee relations, recruiting, and HR operations
- Comfortable interacting with employees in both office and manufacturing settings
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team
- Why Apply?
- ✔ Get hands-on HR experience—not just observation
- ✔ Work directly on recruiting, onboarding, and employee initiatives
- ✔ Gain exposure to HR in a manufacturing environment (a highly valuable career path)
- ✔ Build real-world skills in HR systems, employee relations, and operations
- ✔ Make an impact you can actually talk about in future interviews
- ✔ Be part of a supportive, engaging intern community
Job description provided by Lexington Manufacturing.
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