Operations Intern

Interfor; Eatonton (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Interfor in Eatonton, Georgia, offers an on-site Operations Intern position for a May start, lasting 4–8 months. You’ll gain hands-on manufacturing experience, learn about sawmill operations, and contribute to process improvements while building leadership and analytical skills.

Ideal candidates are pursuing relevant degrees and are curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable collaborating across teams. The role includes compensation starting at $3,700 per month and a temporary living allowance

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree/diploma in a relevant program (see offer).
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Curious, hands-on mindset and willingness to learn about manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication skills across teams.
• Comfort with reviewing information and solving problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook.

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 safely produce 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 developing leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Curious mindset

Hands-on learner

Clear communicator

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Operations Intern,Eatonton, Georgia

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 allowancefor 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.