Plant Operations Intern: Hands-On Process & Efficiency

KENT Nutrition; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Housing

Paid Internship

Hands-On Learning

Community Events

Job summary

KENT Nutrition in Muscatine, IA is offering a Summer 2027 Plant Operations Intern position. In this hands-on role, you'll support plant operations, drive process improvement initiatives, and work on technical projects to raise efficiency, quality, and performance across facilities.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations, and develop practical skills that will set you apart after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management or related engineering fields.
• Internship or co-op experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support projects on process and equipment improvements to boost safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations.
• Support understanding of feed manufacturing processes and troubleshoot operational challenges.
• Analyze downtime and performance data to identify opportunities and propose practical solutions.
• Evaluate processes and perform cost-saving analyses to drive efficiency.
• Develop and promote quality and safety procedures for a high-performing workplace.

Skills

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology

Job description

KENT Nutrition in Muscatine, IA is offering a Summer 2027 Plant Operations Intern position. In this hands-on role, you'll support plant operations, drive process improvement initiatives, and work on technical projects to raise efficiency, quality, and performance across facilities.

You will collaborate with experienced professionals, gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations, and develop practical skills that will set you apart after graduation.