Manufacturing Intern - Jacksonville

Niagara Bottling; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Niagara Bottling in Jacksonville seeks a Manufacturing Intern to contribute to high‑impact projects across our plant. This 10–12 week summer internship provides hands‑on experience with production methods, machines, and processes in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

You will rotate through multiple areas, assist with projects, and present your internship findings to department leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or rising senior in a related field.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and hands-on learning.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple manufacturing areas to gain process understanding.
• Provide hands-on experience with production methods, machines, and processes.
• Attend department meetings and develop action plans based on feedback.
• Create a presentation detailing internship experiences and outcomes for leadership.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Innovative mindset

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Manufacturing Intern - Jacksonville

Interns spend the summer working directly on high impact projects within one of our manufacturing departments. Interns work in a fast‑paced, innovative environment where they will be asked to be a key part of our operations. During this 10‑12 week internship, participants are encouraged to think outside the box and use a continuous improvement mindset to approach projects and come up with solutions. Interns gain hands‑on experience in work related to their field of study.

Essential Functions

• Rotate through multiple areas of the manufacturing plant to gain an overall understanding of the manufacturing process.
• Provide support to plant team members to gain hands‑on experience with production methods, machines, and processes.
• Assist with research on new and existing projects and support major decision making.
• Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop proposed solutions.
• Attend department meetings and action plan based on feedback.
• Learn to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Create a presentation on internship experience, projects, and outcomes and present to department leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 0 Years – Experience in Position
• 0 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years – Experience working in Position
• 2 Years – Experience managing people/projects *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Lead Like an Owner Makes safety the number one priority Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: Current Junior/Rising Senior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree

Certification/License

Required: N/A Preferred: N/A

Foreign Language

Required: None

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre‑paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

Los Angeles County applicants only

Niagara Bottling, LLC has been family owned and operated since 1963.

Niagara is a leading bottled water manufacturer in the U.S., supplying major retailers across the nation.

With incredible growth over the past several years, the career possibilities at Niagara are endless!

Niagara’s culture is fast‑paced, innovative and intensely collaborative.

Our Team Members are passionate, driven and always find a way to get the job done.

We work hard and play hard while staying true to our family atmosphere.

From competitive benefits and retirement options to educational reimbursements, ongoing training courses and exciting career advancement opportunities, at Niagara we truly take care of our Team Members.

We hope that you consider joining our Niagara family!

Niagara Bottling LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.