Paid Internship Opportunities-Big River Forest Products

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 | 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

Depending on your area of study and career interests, internship assignments may include exposure to:

• 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

We are seeking students who:

• 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.

READY TO BUILD YOUR FUTURE?

Please submit your résumé and include your major, anticipated graduation date, area of career interest, and availability.

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.