Manufacturing Operations Intern: Learn, Optimize & Grow

Interfor; Soperton (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Operations Intern to apply classroom learning to a real manufacturing setting. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to projects that improve process efficiency.

This on-site internship runs May for 4–8 months; you’ll develop leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to learn about sawmill operations, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma pursued in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related program.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Curious, hands-on, and eager to learn how a manufacturing operation works.
• Clear communication across teams and departments.
• Comfort with reviewing information and problem solving.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Learn how a modern sawmill operates and explore production processes.
• Contribute to projects focused on process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for improvement across mill operations.
• Work with experienced professionals to build leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education

Wood Products Processing

Business

Operations Management

Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical)

Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Interfor in Swainsboro, GA is seeking an Operations Intern to apply classroom learning to a real manufacturing setting. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to projects that improve process efficiency.

This on-site internship runs May for 4–8 months; you’ll develop leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to learn about sawmill operations, data analysis, and cross-team collaboration.