Manufacturing Operations Intern — Hands-On Process Improvement

Interfor; Belk (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor is offering an Operations Intern position in Fayette, Alabama. The role provides hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment, focusing on sawmill operations, production processes, and safety.

You’ll work with experienced professionals to develop leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills during a May start for a 4–8 month term. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in Wood Products Processing, Business, or Engineering-related fields and are proficient with Excel,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in a related program such as Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), or Supply Chain.
• Strong interest in manufacturing operations and process improvement.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools to analyze data and communicate results.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and learn how a modern sawmill operates.
• Explore production processes and how teams work together to produce quality wood products safely.
• Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and production performance.
• Analyze data and observations to identify opportunities for improvement across mill operations.

Education

Pursuing degree in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor is offering an Operations Intern position in Fayette, Alabama. The role provides hands-on experience in a modern manufacturing environment, focusing on sawmill operations, production processes, and safety.

You’ll work with experienced professionals to develop leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills during a May start for a 4–8 month term. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in Wood Products Processing, Business, or Engineering-related fields and are proficient with Excel,