Plant Operations Summer Internship 2027- West Chicago (ENT)

OSI Group; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Benefits package

Job summary

OSI Group in Illinois invites motivated students to join our internship program. You will work on a food manufacturing line, gain hands-on insight, and complete a project-based assignment with real impact.

At program end, you will present results to corporate management. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams, exposure to yield improvements, data analysis, and a solid foundation for a career in food production.

Responsibilities

• Process improvement projects to improve yield and reduce waste.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand needs and develop solutions.

Job description

The OSI Group is a premier food processing partner to leading brands across the globe with over 40 operations in 17 countries. Our worldwide operations create and manufacture custom beef, pork poultry, pizza, baked goods, seafood, produce and other products for our customers. Since OSI opened its first family meat market in Chicago in 1909, one thing has remained steadfast: our unwavering dedication to our customers' success. Our customers describe us as a results-oriented global company full of highly talented, motivated, "can-do" people. Partners they trust to deliver what they need on time, every time. If this describes you, OSI may be the place for you to start or build on your career.

Our internships provide an opportunity to learn what it takes to run a food manufacturing line. Your experience will be project based, with projects varying depending on current business needs. As an intern you can expect to gain valuable experience and insight into the workings of food manufacturing environment. At conclusion of Internship, you are expected to prepare a final presentation on the results of your assigned project(s) and will present your findings to members of the corporate management team.

Typical Projects Include

• Process improvement projects, related to improving yield, reducing waste, gather, organize, and analyze data to understand current-state performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders to understand business needs and develop effective solutions. Evaluate and improve core processes, ways of working, and day-to-day operational activities.

Compensation/Benefits

The hourly range for this role is $22.00. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI’s overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.