Operations Intern

Interfor Corporation; Swainsboro (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor Corporation in Swainsboro, GA, offers a summer internship on-site for students to apply classroom knowledge in a modern sawmill environment. You will work with experienced professionals, gain practical skills, and see how people, equipment, technology, and processes come together to get the job done.

The program runs 4–8 months starting May, with salaries starting from $3,700 per month and a temporary living allowance for interns moving to the area.

Qualifications

• Student pursuing a degree in wood products processing, business, operations management, engineering, or supply chain.
• Interest in manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work safely in a production environment.

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 building leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Wood products processing degree

Engineering or operations degree

Business/Supply chain degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Readyto take what you’re learning in school and put it to work? AtInterfor, we’re looking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on,and eager to learn. You’ll work 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’ll be 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 to maintaining a 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.