2027 Operations Intern

Ardent Mills; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Mills invites interns to join the Operations Internship program across various locations in the USA. Interns will gain hands-on experience in flour-milling operations, including exposure to different areas such as grain elevators, packaging, loadout, and maintenance.

The program emphasizes leadership development, teamwork, and project work with senior leaders. Selected interns will participate in group and individual projects, receiving mentorship and networking opportunities, with the

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in agriculture, business, or engineering-related field.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Good organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in toolbox meetings and department reviews to ensure work is integrated and on track.
• Promote personnel and food safety, ensuring a safe work environment and proper work habits.
• Support and abide by plant rules within the workplace.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Analytical skills

Responsibility

Education

Ag Studies

Ag Business/Economics

Business Administration

Mechanized Systems

Biosystems Eng

Job description

Ardent Mills is committed to transforming how the world is nourished. As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers and communities thrive. Ardent Mills is looking for curious, ambitious individuals who want to grow their global and local impact, career, and leadership skills.

Flourish is Ardent Mill’s summer Intern Program, structured and designed to provide a foundational understanding of how to live Ardent Mills’ values while gaining hands‑on experience in the industry through specialized projects. The intent of our intern program is to hire into full‑time positions as people‑leaders within operations.

Interns will be immersed in day‑to‑day business activity while collaborating directly with leaders across the organization in a group project experience. Interns will also work on individual projects, assigned based on organizational need. A variety of social and business‑related activities are also available for further interaction and networking amongst peers and leaders.

Operations Internship

Operations Interns will gain the skills and knowledge required to operate within a specific type of operation, such as Grain Elevators, Packaging and Loadout, or Maintenance. Our objective is to expose interns to diverse operational challenges, broaden their experience in a food manufacturing setting, and develop a network of resources.

Principal Accountabilities:

Areas of exposure may include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in toolbox meetings and department reviews to ensure that work is properly integrated, and that progress is on track
• Promotes personnel and food safety, ensuring a safe work environment and employee work habits
• Support and abide by plant rules within the workplace

Essential Functions/Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in inclement weather conditions (hot and cold)
• Candidate must be physically able to climb ladders and stairs
• Willing to work periodic workdays more than assigned work schedule

Education, Experience, Skills:

• Majoring in Ag Studies, Ag Business/Economics, Business Administration, Mechanized Systems, Mechanical/Agricultural/Biosystems/Food/Ag Systems Engineering, or related studies
• Strong computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Organization/Time Management skills
• Strong analytical skills
• A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

Other considerations:

• Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future
• Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre‑employment background check

Location:

Various Locations USA

Employment Type:

Full time

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer :

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non‑publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain [e-mail] or [e-mail].
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com