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About the placement

As part of this internship, you will support the development of our inbound, outbound, pick and pack, and storage operations. You will assist in evaluating different automation and layout strategies to optimize material flows, space utilization, and overall facility efficiency.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting the development of warehouse layout designs, considering automation, storage, and workflow efficiency.
  • Assisting in data analysis to define capacity requirements for receivals, storage, and outbound logistics.
  • Researching and evaluating automation technologies for material handling, order fulfillment, and storage optimization.
  • Engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to assess equipment and system feasibility.
  • Supporting project planning and execution, including tracking milestones and preparing documentation.

Work arrangements

  • Start date: May 2025 (flexible)
  • Working arrangement: 20 hours a week part-time
  • Remuneration: $25/hour on a temporary contract with Lyka Pet Food
  • Location: Wetherill Park, Sydney, NSW 200 hours with a possibility of extension.

Desired capabilities

  • Studying a Degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in logistics and automation.
  • Understanding of warehouse and distribution centre operations, including pick and pack, inventory flow, and material handling.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including written, oral, and presentation abilities.
  • Organized with an understanding of project management and process improvement.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools for layout design is a plus.
  • Pet-obsessed candidates are encouraged to apply

Requirements

  • Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.

About the Industry Partner

Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. Sadly, statistics have shown us that approximately eighty percent of pets are suffering from dental disease, with one in every three being diagnosed with cancer, and forty-one percent overweight. As humans we are acutely aware of the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, however the same hasn’t always been said for our furry friends. We're on a mission to change that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. As the world’s most sustainable pet wellness company, we’re putting pets and our planet first.

Today, we are proud to share we’ve served and fed over 55 million meals to puppies and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and take Lyka into new markets.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0055c

About the placement

As part of this internship, you will support the development of our inbound, outbound, pick and pack, and storage operations. You will assist in evaluating different automation and layout strategies to optimize material flows, space utilization, and overall facility efficiency.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting the development of warehouse layout designs, considering automation, storage, and workflow efficiency.
  • Assisting in data analysis to define capacity requirements for receivals, storage, and outbound logistics.
  • Researching and evaluating automation technologies for material handling, order fulfillment, and storage optimization.
  • Engaging with suppliers and stakeholders to assess equipment and system feasibility.
  • Supporting project planning and execution, including tracking milestones and preparing documentation.

Work arrangements

  • Start date: May 2025 (flexible)
  • Working arrangement: 20 hours a week part-time
  • Remuneration: $25/hour on a temporary contract with Lyka Pet Food
  • Location: Wetherill Park, Sydney, NSW 200 hours with a possibility of extension.

Desired capabilities

  • Studying a Degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in logistics and automation.
  • Understanding of warehouse and distribution centre operations, including pick and pack, inventory flow, and material handling.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including written, oral, and presentation abilities.
  • Organized with an understanding of project management and process improvement.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools for layout design is a plus.
  • Pet-obsessed candidates are encouraged to apply

Requirements

  • Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must be in your penultimate or final year of an undergraduate qualification.

About the Industry Partner

Lyka is an Australian founded pet wellness company that’s shaking up an outdated industry and paving the way for happier, healthier pets. Sadly, statistics have shown us that approximately eighty percent of pets are suffering from dental disease, with one in every three being diagnosed with cancer, and forty-one percent overweight. As humans we are acutely aware of the positive impact fresh wholefoods can have on our health and wellbeing, however the same hasn’t always been said for our furry friends. We're on a mission to change that, starting with nutritionally balanced, wholefood meals delivered direct to doors around Australia. As the world’s most sustainable pet wellness company, we’re putting pets and our planet first.

Today, we are proud to share we’ve served and fed over 55 million meals to puppies and their parents across Australia, and this is just the beginning. Our vision is to create multiple nutritional products, adding disease prevention meals and supplements, and take Lyka into new markets.

Apply

If you are interested in this internship, please submit your EOI and CV online through the Student Application webform and please specify CODE0055c

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