Plant Operations Intern (Pasco, WA)

Summary

The Operations Intern program for the Simplot Food Group Manufacturing organization is an integrated opportunity, giving you a broad understanding of the Manufacturing process.  You will learn about multiple processes involved to produce quality potato or vegetable products.  This could include Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Sanitation, Safety, Production and/or Continuous Improvement.  The position is a full time, summer-long Internship running approximately from May through August, with a potential to extend to October.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in data analysis of projects
• Assists as needed on the production floor to gather data and review/explain
• Complete specific job duties and projects while working with many different people and positions to gain understanding of various jobs in potato/vegetable processing
• Great exposure to the Manufacturing process of producing potato and vegetable products
• Other duties as assigned to support the operations and continuous improvement teams at the Plant

Typical Education

 Must be currently enrolled in a college/university with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA)

Relevant Experience

• Strong interest in food product development
• Self motivated
• Critical thinking skills
• Can work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer proficient

Required Certifications

Valid Driver's license

Other Information

• Able and willing to work in both hot and cold environments
• Duration:  May through August with potential to run through October
• Typical schedule is Monday - Friday, day shift, 40 hours per week with a possibility of moving to another shift as needed per project
• Relocation assistance is available
• Junior/Senior preferred, but not required