AI & Machine Learning Intern - Operations

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world's largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

As an AI & Machine Learning Intern in the Operations Finance team, you will join a collaborative team focused on improving operational performance through data. We are looking for a motivated candidate to help apply machine learning and automation techniques to operational datasets, supporting predictive analysis and workflow optimization across the network.

What you'll do:

• Identifying manual operational tasks and exploring automation opportunities
• Building and testing models to classify and analyze structured business data
• Analyzing operational performance data to identify efficiency patterns
• Working with planning and scheduling data to explore forecasting approaches
• Reviewing operational metrics to detect bottlenecks or variability
• Presenting clear, data-driven insights to internal stakeholders
• Developing lightweight prototypes that reduce manual effort and can scale over time
• Translating analytical models into practical solutions that support real-world decision-making

You have these skills:

• Proficiency in Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with common data and machine learning libraries (e.g., pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn)
• Understanding of core machine learning concepts, including regression, classification, model evaluation, time series forecasting, and anomaly detection
• Self-motivated and comfortable working in evolving or ambiguous problem environments
• Interest in applying machine learning to operational and business use cases

And these qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• Prior completion of basic accounting/tax courses required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Extra credit if you have:

• Practical experience with machine learning or AI projects
• Please share GitHub, portfolio, or project examples demonstrating applied Machine Learning work

The hourly rate is posted for this position in California.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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