Operations Intern: Hands-On Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Interfor Corporation; Molalla (OR); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive internship salary

Temporary living allowance

Job summary

Interfor Corporation in Oregon invites students to join our summer internship to gain hands-on experience in a modern sawmill, learn about wood products manufacturing, and contribute to real projects that improve processes and performance.

This on-site internship starts in May for 4–8 months, offers a starting salary of $3,700 per month plus a temporary living allowance, and provides mentorship from experienced professionals while you develop leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Working toward a degree or diploma in related programs including Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or Supply Chain.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and willingness to learn.
• Curious, hands-on and eager to understand manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Wood Products Processing degree

Business degree

Operations Management degree

Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical)

Supply Chain degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Interfor Corporation in Oregon invites students to join our summer internship to gain hands-on experience in a modern sawmill, learn about wood products manufacturing, and contribute to real projects that improve processes and performance.

This on-site internship starts in May for 4–8 months, offers a starting salary of $3,700 per month plus a temporary living allowance, and provides mentorship from experienced professionals while you develop leadership and analytical skills.