PLC Controls Technician Intern

PLC Controls Technician Intern Buffalo Rock Company United States, Alabama, Birmingham 111 Oxmoor Road (Show on map) Apr 23, 2026 PLC Controls Technician Intern Job Code

PMM-101 FLSA

Status Non Exempt Job Information Reports To Work Schedule Amount of Travel Required Plant Maintenance Manager Monday

• Friday, May include weekends

Website:

https://www.buffalorock.com/careers/ Summary/Objective Buffalo Rock is an award-winning Pepsi and Keurig Dr Pepper bottler founded in Birmingham, AL more than 124 years ago. Buffalo Rock manages the best alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage portfolio in the country, which includes several beloved global and regional brands. The Control Tech Intern position is an entry level member of the Plaint Maintenance Team. This position will assist in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of control systems and instrumentation. Supports technicians in monitoring system performance, calibrating equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Gains hands-on experience with automation technologies and control software in an industrial or manufacturing environment. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Learn basic and intermediate controls technology using PLC's, network devices, HMI devices, VFDs, and other control peripherals.
• Apply the technology to the bottling process, troubleshooting, improving operations, and helping with installation of new equipment.
• Performs other duties as by Supervisor. Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Must exhibit a high level of ethical and moral conduct while at work or in attendance of any off-site function during work hours or after work hours while representing the Buffalo Rock Company.
• Responsible for continuous self-improvement through the knowledge and use of all Buffalo Rock provided training, either web-based, in-house, or any other provided method. Must successfully complete assigned training curriculum, including but not limited to online and/or facilitated training.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the Company from possible damage, theft, or other liabilities.
• Ensure that every reasonable precaution is taken to protect the safety of employee
• partners, self, customers, Buffalo Rock property, and customer property.
• Honor and follow through on all business commitments.
• Embody Buffalo Rock's Purpose of "Building brands through legendary service and remarkable people."

Live Buffalo Rock's Core Values:

• Committed to serving our communities.
• Customer success drives our success.
• Integrity matters.
• Obsessed with continuous improvement.
• We care for each other.
• Win the day. Competencies Accountability
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Communication, Written
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Motivation
• Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability. Organized
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Honesty / Integrity

• Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. Project Management
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion. Safety Awareness
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. Working Under Pressure
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Skills Supervisory Responsibilities None Work Environment Manufacturing /

Production:

This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment. The employee-partner is frequently exposed to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and exposure to varying temperatures. Physical Demands N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0

• 2.5+ hrs/day) F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33
• 66% of the time (2.5
• 5.

5+ hrs/day) C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) Physical Demands Frequency Stand F Walk F Sit C Manually Manipulate F Grasp F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Speak C Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel O Bend F Lift/Carry Frequency 10 lbs. or less F 11-20 lbs. F 21-50 lbs.

O 51-100

lbs. N Over 100 lbs. N Push/Pull Frequency 12 lbs. or less F 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs.

O 41-100

lbs. O Other Physical Requirements Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• high visibility shirt or safety vest, slip resistant shoes, gloves, hair net, eye protection, earplugs. Required Education and Experience Education

Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Required.

• Enrolled in post-secondary education; Preferred Experience
• None Other Skills Affirmative Action/EEO statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic makeup, status as a protected veteran, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

Purpose of Job Description The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. I have reviewed this job description, and I can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicant/Employee-Partner______________________________ Date__________________ Interviewer/Supervisor___________________________________ Date__________________