Paid Internship: Hands-On Sawmill & Ops Experience

Vicksburg Forest Products; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentoring from experienced pros

Cross-department exposure

Resume-building experience

Job summary

Big River Forest Products is offering paid internship opportunities at our Vicksburg and Gloster sawmills in Mississippi. This program provides hands-on experience, professional development, and a path to long-term careers in forest products and manufacturing.

Interns work alongside seasoned professionals in a fast-paced environment, contributing to projects that support operations and business goals. You will see how Southern yellow pine is transformed into lumber used in homes, businesses, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Interested in manufacturing, forestry, engineering, business, or related field.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Sawmill and planer operations exposure.
• Engineering and process improvement.
• Maintenance and reliability.
• Safety and environmental practices.
• Forestry and wood-products manufacturing.
• Supply chain, logistics, and inventory.
• Human resources and employee relations.
• Finance, accounting, and business administration.
• Quality, production, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Professional communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university

Job description

Big River Forest Products is offering paid internship opportunities at our Vicksburg and Gloster sawmills in Mississippi. This program provides hands-on experience, professional development, and a path to long-term careers in forest products and manufacturing.

Interns work alongside seasoned professionals in a fast-paced environment, contributing to projects that support operations and business goals. You will see how Southern yellow pine is transformed into lumber used in homes, businesses, and