Operations Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from $3,700 per month

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor invites you to an Operations Intern position in Fayette, Alabama, offering an on-site summer internship with a May start and a 4–8 month term. You will work with experienced professionals to understand how people, equipment, technology, and processes come together in a modern manufacturing environment.

You will gain practical skills, learn production processes, and contribute to projects focused on improving efficiency, safety, and performance, while developing leadership and analytical

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Supply Chain, or related program.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
• Curious, hands-on, and eager to learn how a manufacturing operation works.
• Clear communicator and able to work with employees across different teams.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Operations Intern,Fayette, Alabama

Readyto take whatyou’relearning in school and put it to work? AtInterfor,we’relooking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on,and eager to learn.You’llwork alongside experienced professionals,build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how people,equipment, technology, and processes come together in a modern manufacturingenvironment. If you enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, andlooking for better ways to get the job done, this could be the summeropportunity for you! Thisis an on-site internship with an anticipated start date inMay. Ideally,you’llbe available for a 4- to 8-monthterm.

What We Offer

At Interfor, you won’t spend your internship watching from thesidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and buildexperience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitivecompensation for interns, including:

• Salariesstarting from $3,700 per month (based on your year inschool and previous experience).
• Temporaryliving allowance for interns moving to the area forthe role.

What You’ll Do

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

What You Offer

• You are working toward a degree or diploma in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Supply Chain, or another industry-related program.
• You are committed tomaintaininga safe work environment without compromise.
• You are curious, hands-on, and interested in learning how a manufacturing operation works.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy working with employees across different teams and departments.
• You are comfortable reviewing information, asking questions, and helping solve problems.
• You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Who We Are

At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, andcollaboration. We believe in giving students meaningful experience, supportingcareer development, and operating sustainably to support both ourpeople and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing,and discovering where a career in the wood products industry could take you. Learnmore at interfor.com.

We appreciate the interestof all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will becontacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete apre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protectedveteran status, or disability.