PLANT OPERATIONS INTERN

Kent Corporation; Muscatine, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Housing

Hands-On Learning

Community Events

Job summary

KENT Nutrition in Muscatine, IA, is offering a Plant Operations Intern role for Summer 2027. This hands-on internship supports plant operations, process improvements, and technical projects to drive efficiency, quality, and performance across facilities.

Interns gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, and quality teams while developing practical skills for post-graduation success. Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in feed science or related engineering fields.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology.
• Internship or co-op experiences in an operational environment are a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects focused on process and equipment improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, sustainability, product quality, and plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations while contributing to real business initiatives.
• Work with plant operations professionals to understand feed manufacturing processes and production systems and help troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Analyze downtime and performance data to identify opportunities and partner with leadership to develop practical solutions.
• Evaluate operational processes and conduct cost-saving analyses to support efficiency and business goals.
• Help develop, maintain, and promote quality and safety procedures for a safe and high-performing environment.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

FEED SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT / ENGINEERING

Job description

Ready to apply what you're learning in the classroom to real-world manufacturing and production challenges? Join KENT Nutrition, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, as a Plant Operations Intern for Summer 2027! In this hands-on role, you'll support plant operations, process improvement initiatives, and technical projects that help drive efficiency, quality, and performance across our facilities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, and develop skills that will set you apart after graduation.

• Paid Housing | Paid Internship | Hands-On Learning | Community Events | Build Skills. Make Connections. Launch Your Career.
• This opportunity is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support projects focused on process and equipment improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, sustainability, product quality, and overall plant performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations while contributing to real business initiatives.
• Work alongside plant operations professionals to develop an understanding of feed manufacturing processes and production systems while helping troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges.
• Analyze equipment downtime and performance data to identify improvement opportunities, then partner with plant leadership and maintenance teams to develop practical solutions.
• Evaluate operational processes and conduct cost-saving analyses to support efficiency improvements and business performance goals.
• Help develop, maintain, and promote quality and safety procedures that support a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Feed Science and Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology
• Internship or co-op experiences in an operational environment a plus, but not required.

TRAVEL

• Flexible - 65% Muscatine, 35% Plants

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