Paid Internship Opportunities-Big River Forest Products

ADP, Inc.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hands-on learning

Mentoring

Career exposure

Skill development

Job summary

Big River Forest Products in Vicksburg, MS is offering paid internship opportunities for college students to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Interns will work alongside experienced professionals across operations, engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and more, with mentoring and exposure to multiple departments to build practical career skills.

This program provides real-world projects, professional development, and potential pathways to future internships

Responsibilities

• Assist with meaningful projects, analyze information, participate in team meetings, observe manufacturing processes, and work with leaders across different areas.

Job description

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Full Time Vicksburg, Vicksburg, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1169

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.

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

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

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.

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.