About the role#
As a Ready Mix Operations Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in the production of concrete. You will work directly with plant managers and mechanics to understand the daily requirements of running a high-yardage facility. This 10 to 12-week program provides exposure to the aggregate business, field visits to company mines, and direct involvement in plant maintenance.
What you'll do#
- Support daily production tasks at a ready-mix concrete plant.
- Learn to batch concrete, including managing formulas and achieving proper slump control.
- Create concrete blocks for client and internal use.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality control, and dispatch teams.
- Evaluate aggregates for batching and manage stockpile inventory.
- Perform maintenance on machinery, including conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Operate heavy equipment such as Front-End Loaders.
- Travel to various Silvi Materials concrete and dry batch plant locations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a collegiate program, preferably in Concrete Industry Management, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, General Engineering, Construction Management, or Materials Science.
- A valid driver's license.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks like kneeling, bending, or crawling.
Location & details#
- Locations: Morrisville, Pennsylvania, and sites across New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Silvi Materials
Silvi Materials supplies construction materials including stone, sand, and cement. Founded in 1947, the company operates out of Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. It maintains a fleet of over 200 ready-mix trucks and manages large-scale quarry and terminal operations. The business serves customers across New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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