Human Resources Internship

Dot Foods Inc.; Mount Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Experiential learning

Team collaboration

Job summary

Dot Foods Inc. in Mt. Sterling, IL offers a Human Resources internship for full-time students. The role emphasizes training, shadowing, and leading a project while gaining cross‑department workflow understanding.

Interns will review and present findings, participate in team projects, and learn lean processes to eliminate waste across business areas. Minimum requirements include a 3.0 GPA and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be a full‑time student actively pursuing a degree at a local college/university.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Training and job-shadowing across company workflows and business needs.
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s).
• Participation in a team project with other interns.
• Problem definition, data collection, and analysis to determine best processes.
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports.
• Present project information at internship culmination with findings and recommendations.
• Apply lean thinking to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High School (required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

Mt. Sterling, IL.

Department:

Human Resources

Reports To:

Department Manager

Pay Range:

$16 - $18

Train, learn, and work with various departments to gain understanding of workflows, processes, and how they interact with other parts of the business. Complete a minimum of one assigned project for review and possible implementation in addition to gaining valuable professional work experience, knowledge, and skills.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company
• Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s)
• Participation in a team project with other interns
• Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving
• Review, update, and track a variety of reports
• Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and any recommendations
• Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

WORK STATEMENT

• Dot Foods is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university
• Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Degree work towards a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business administration, or a related field
• Effective, professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Ability to work a minimum of 350 hours during internship tenure (Summer 2027)
• Attend business, Dot specific, and personal development intern training events
• Potential for minimal overnight travel; ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportation

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Future career opportunities
• Impactful experiential learning
• Great working relationships

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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