Labor Efficiency Analysis Intern
Pacific Seafood, Kodiak, AK, United States
Description
Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13‑week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the 2026 summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full‑time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and teamwork capabilities.
Department: Kodiak Admin
Location: Kodiak
Summary
Pacific Seafood is seeking a data‑driven and analytical Labor Efficiency Intern to support our Kodiak location’s efforts in optimizing labor productivity and operational processes. This internship provides hands‑on experience in process analysis, data modeling, and performance tracking, contributing directly to strategic decision‑making and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Process Analysis: Observe and document operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Spreadsheet Development: Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets tracking metrics such as labor hours, output (e.g., pounds), wages, and productivity by process
Data Collection & Validation: Gather and verify data from various departments to ensure accuracy and consistency
Trend Analysis: Analyze historical and real‑time data to identify patterns and support labor forecasting
Reporting: Assist in preparing visual reports and dashboards for leadership review
Collaboration: Work closely with operations, finance, and HR teams to align data insights with business goals
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
Data Analytics
Industrial Engineering
Business
Economics
Or a closely related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Basic understanding of labor metrics and operational KPIs.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Basic PC knowledge.
Preferred
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages
Prior internship or coursework in operations analysis or workforce planning
Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
Benefits
Total Compensation
Paid Sick Time
Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13‑week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the 2026 summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full‑time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and teamwork capabilities.
Department: Kodiak Admin
Location: Kodiak
Summary
Pacific Seafood is seeking a data‑driven and analytical Labor Efficiency Intern to support our Kodiak location’s efforts in optimizing labor productivity and operational processes. This internship provides hands‑on experience in process analysis, data modeling, and performance tracking, contributing directly to strategic decision‑making and cost efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Process Analysis: Observe and document operational workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
Spreadsheet Development: Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets tracking metrics such as labor hours, output (e.g., pounds), wages, and productivity by process
Data Collection & Validation: Gather and verify data from various departments to ensure accuracy and consistency
Trend Analysis: Analyze historical and real‑time data to identify patterns and support labor forecasting
Reporting: Assist in preparing visual reports and dashboards for leadership review
Collaboration: Work closely with operations, finance, and HR teams to align data insights with business goals
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
What you bring to Pacific Seafood
Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
Data Analytics
Industrial Engineering
Business
Economics
Or a closely related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Basic understanding of labor metrics and operational KPIs.
Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong organizational and time management abilities.
Basic PC knowledge.
Preferred
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
Knowledge of SQL or other data querying languages
Prior internship or coursework in operations analysis or workforce planning
Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
Benefits
Total Compensation
Paid Sick Time
Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
Product purchase program
Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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