Plant Operations Intern (Caldwell, ID)

Summary

Looking to gain hands-on experience in a world-class food manufacturing environment? As an Operations Intern with the Simplot Food Group Manufacturing organization, you'll gain firsthand exposure to the processes that transform potatoes and vegetables into products enjoyed across North America.

This immersive summer internship provides a unique opportunity to explore multiple areas of manufacturing operations, including production, quality assurance, maintenance, sanitation, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop a broad understanding of how a modern food manufacturing facility operates.

This is a full-time internship that typically runs from May through August.

Key Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Analyze operational data to support improvement initiatives and business decisions.
• Spend time on the production floor gathering insights and learning how manufacturing processes work in real time.
• Partner with employees across multiple departments to gain exposure to a variety of roles and career paths within manufacturing.
• Contribute to projects that support efficiency, product quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Learn how industry-leading potato and vegetable products are produced from start to finish.
• Present findings and recommendations from internship projects to site leadership and key stakeholders.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world experience in food manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and industry professionals.
• Opportunities to develop analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Mentorship from experienced manufacturing leaders.
• A deeper understanding of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices.
• Valuable experience that can help launch a career in manufacturing, operations, food production, engineering, or supply chain.

Typical Education

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Preferred areas of study include Agriculture, Food Science, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong academic performance (preferred minimum 3.0 GPA).

Relevant Experience

• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.