Operations Intern - Pasco, WA

　　The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. We are a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

　　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, 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

　　Job Requisition ID: 16901

　　Travel Required: Less than 10%

　　Location(s): FG Plant - Pasco

　　Country: United States

　　Wage range or rate of pay: $17 - $21.50/HR

　　The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

　　Attractive total rewards package that includes:

　　Medical, dental, vision coverage

　　401(k) savings plan

　　10 Paid Holidays (where applicable)

　　Paid Time Off (where applicable)

　　Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable)

　　Education Assistance (where applicable)

　　Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

　　The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.