Operations Intern: Hands-On Wood Milling & Improvement

Interfor; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary living allowance

Competitive intern salary

Job summary

Interfor is offering an Operations Intern position in Molalla, Oregon. This on-site internship runs for 4 to 8 months, with an anticipated May start date.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain practical skills, and contribute to process improvement in a modern sawmill environment. You’ll learn how materials, equipment, technology, and teams come together for safe, efficient production and leadership development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or diploma in a relevant program such as Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial/Mechanical) or Supply Chain.
• Committed to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Curious, hands-on and eager to learn how a manufacturing operation works.
• Clear communicator and able to collaborate across teams.

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 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 and analytical skills.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Education

Wood Products Processing

Business

Engineering (Industrial)

Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Interfor is offering an Operations Intern position in Molalla, Oregon. This on-site internship runs for 4 to 8 months, with an anticipated May start date.

You will work alongside experienced professionals, gain practical skills, and contribute to process improvement in a modern sawmill environment. You’ll learn how materials, equipment, technology, and teams come together for safe, efficient production and leadership development opportunities.