About the role#
The Operations Internship is a summer program designed to provide a foundational understanding of food manufacturing. You will gain hands-on experience in areas such as grain elevators, packaging, loadout, or maintenance. This full-time, paid role is intended to prepare interns for potential future leadership positions within our operations.
What you'll do#
- Participate in toolbox meetings and department reviews to track progress and work integration.
- Promote personnel and food safety to ensure a safe work environment.
- Support and follow all plant rules.
- Collaborate with organizational leaders on a group project.
- Complete individual projects based on specific business needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Ag Studies, Ag Business/Economics, Business Administration, Mechanized Systems, or Engineering (Mechanical, Agricultural, Biosystems, Food, or Ag Systems).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills.
- Effective written and oral communication abilities.
- Proficiency with computer systems.
- A willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions (hot and cold).
- Physical ability to climb ladders and stairs.
- Willingness to work occasional days longer than the standard schedule.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Locations: This role is available across various facilities in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.
About Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills operates in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The company employs teams of ingredient specialists, technical experts, bakers, and culinary creators. It produces nutrition solutions for its customers. The firm is based in Denver, Colorado, and maintains a staff of 1,001 to 5,000 employees. It is a privately held organization.
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