Talent Acquisition Intern - paid

American Plastics is a rapidly growing plastic injection molding company and are seeking a motivated and organized Talent Acquisition Intern to support our recruiting and onboarding activities for a growing plastics injection molding organization. This is a remote opportunity that provides hands-on experience across the talent acquisition process, from sourcing and candidate communication through onboarding and employment documentation.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, highly organized, comfortable working independently, and interested in building a career in Human Resources, Recruiting, or Talent Acquisition. This position will report to the Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Location: Remote, must reside in Ohio or Missouri. Hours: The internship offers a flexible schedule around school hours, with an expected commitment of approximately 2–4 hours per day.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with sourcing qualified candidates for manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, operations, and administrative positions.
• Search job boards, professional networks, social media, and other talent sources to identify potential candidates.
• Attend career/job fairs as needed
• Review resumes and applications against position requirements.
• Help maintain and update candidate pipelines and applicant tracking systems.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach by email, phone, or other approved communication channels.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with candidates throughout the recruiting process.
• Help prepare job postings and update existing postings as needed.
• Research creative and effective ways to attract candidates for manufacturing and skilled-trade positions.
• Assist launching new-hire onboarding
• Help coordinate pre-employment requirements and ensure required documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain organized electronic employee and candidate records in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with new-hire communications and onboarding schedules.
• Support HR with data entry, reporting, document preparation, and other administrative tasks.
• Support recruiting projects and employer-branding initiatives.
• Perform other HR and Talent Acquisition duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Human Resources, Business, Communications, Psychology, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Comfortable learning applicant tracking systems, HR software, and other online recruiting tools.
• Professional, dependable, and willing to take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in recruiting, customer service, administration, or an HR-related role.

• Familiarity with LinkedIn, Indeed, or other recruiting platforms.

• Interest in manufacturing, engineering, skilled trades, or the plastics industry.

• Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or applicant tracking systems. This internship provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in full-cycle recruiting and human resources while working with a manufacturing organization. The intern will gain exposure to:

• Candidate sourcing and recruiting strategy

• Applicant screening and interview coordination

• Manufacturing and skilled-trade recruiting

• Employee onboarding

• HR documentation and recordkeeping

• Applicant tracking systems and recruiting technology

• Professional communication and candidate experience

This is a remote position, but the intern should be available during agreed-upon business hours and have reliable internet access and a professional workspace. Some travel to various sites required.

If you are interested in joining the American Plastics team and want to work in a fast-paced, progressive environment, we want to hear from you. We offer a competitive salary & benefits package including medical/dental, 401k and paid vacation.