eCommerce Intern

MAAG Pump Systems, Automatik Plastics Machinery, Gala Industries, Reduction Engineering Scheer, Ettlinger, AMN and Witte – seven successful and well-experienced companies have joined forces to become the global partner for the polymer industry. As a manufacturer of gear pumps, pelletizing and filtration systems and also pulverizers we offer top-grade equipment for your demanding requirements – not only for polymer applications, but also for the chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industries.

The foundation of our success is found in Maag’s core values:

•     Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit

•     Winning Through Customers

•     High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust

•     Expectation for Results

•     Respect and Value People

Maag is seeking an energetic, responsible individual to join our growing organization. The eCommerce Specialist/Photography Intern will be responsible for taking pictures of products to build our online marketing platform. This part-time, project-based role is ideal for entry-level photographer.  Responsibilities may include planning the photo shoot and ensuring that you get images of the product from all required angles and in all necessary settings. He/she will collaborate with various departments to ensure that all products are adequately presented and photographed for the company Webshop. Our ideal candidate has entry-level product photography experience, as well as entry-level photo editing experience.

Position description - Tasks, responsibilities, competencies

• Photograph parts; file and edit images
• Collect product weights
• Assist in the collection of product attributes and digital assets
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

 

The incumbent considers all interests of quality, accident prevention and occupational safety as well as environmental safety in a preventive manner within his scope of responsibility and supports the avoidance of damages to people, facilities, assets, material, and environment actively.

The incumbent is obliged to perform tasks requested by management that relate to his position scope or arise from company needs. This job description reflects current status; right to make changes reserved.

Project Scope

This project is expected to last approximately 3 months based on a 25 to 30-hour work week with a possible extension dependent upon need.  The work schedule can be flexible but must be performed during regular business hours at our Kent facility.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job in both a factory and office setting, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) may be required.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the intern is regularly required to talk or hear. This position is regularly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The incumbent must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds.
• The incumbent frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in a warehouse situation and subject to changing environmental conditions, including but not limited to temperature variations, humidity, rain, snow, wind and direct sunlight.

Education

Desirable

• College experience

Professional Experience

Mandatory

• Entry-Level Photo editing
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Words, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Desirable

• Product photography experience

Interpersonal skills and behavioral competencies

Mandatory

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and efficient in approaching tasks
• Ability to work independently, within a team and work overtime when needed
• Independent self-starter with ability to problem solve and anticipate and avoid issues
• Dedicated team player, work ethic and commitment to win
• Detail Oriented
• Focus on task at hand
• Analytical and multitasking skills

 

Available benefits include  401K, paid annual holidays, medical coverage, life insurance, long-te