Paid Internship Opportunities-Big River Forest Products

Big River Forest Products; Gloster (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentoring from professionals

Cross-department exposure

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Big River Forest Products is offering paid internship opportunities in Gloster, MS, designed for motivated college students seeking hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Interns will work with experienced professionals, engage in projects that support operations, and explore careers in forest products and manufacturing.

You will gain exposure to sawmill operations, engineering and process improvement, maintenance, safety, and supply chain activities, while developing

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Interest in manufacturing, forestry, engineering, business, or related field
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Professional communication and teamwork
• Initiative, dependability, and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Assist with real-world internship projects across mill operations
• Observe and participate in sawmill and processing activities
• Support maintenance, safety, and quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with teams across finance, HR, logistics, and engineering
• Gain exposure to multiple departments and career paths

Skills

Enrolled student

Strong work ethic

Professional communication

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

Currently pursuing a degree

Job description

Full Time Gloster, MS, US

PAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Big River Forest Products | Vicksburg and Gloster, Mississippi

Turn What You’re Learning into Real-World Experience

Big River Forest Products is seeking motivated college students for paid internship opportunities at our Vicksburg and Gloster sawmill. This program is designed for students who want hands‑on experience, professional development, and an opportunity to explore long‑term careers in the forest products and manufacturing industries.

Our interns will work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, and contribute to projects that support our operations and business goals. You will have the opportunity to see how Southern yellow pine is transformed into lumber used to build homes, businesses, and communities across the country.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

• Sawmill and planer operations
• 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

Interns may assist with meaningful projects, analyze information, participate in team meetings, observe manufacturing processes, and work with leaders across different areas of the organization.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Are interested in manufacturing, forestry, engineering, business, or a related field
• Have a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Communicate professionally and work well with others
• Demonstrate initiative, dependability, and attention to detail
• Are comfortable learning in both office and industrial settings
• Follow all company policies and safety requirements

Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in students studying engineering, forestry, industrial technology, business, accounting, finance, human resources, supply chain, environmental science, safety, or related disciplines.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A paid internship with real‑world responsibilities
• Hands‑on learning in a modern manufacturing environment
• Mentoring from experienced professionals and company leaders
• Exposure to multiple departments and career paths
• Opportunities to build professional skills and industry knowledge
• Experience that strengthens your résumé
• Consideration for future internships or full‑time employment based on performance and business needs

ABOUT BIG RIVER FOREST PRODUCTS

Big River Forest Products is a privately owned forest-products company committed to operational excellence, workplace safety, and the communities in which we operate. Our employees play an important role in producing quality Southern yellow pine lumber while supporting an industry that provides essential, renewable building products.

This internship is an opportunity to learn an industry that offers a wide range of career paths—including operations, engineering, maintenance, forestry, safety, logistics, finance, and human resources.

Big River Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.