Plant Operations Summer Internship 2027- West Chicago (ENT)

Ultipro; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group's Plant Operations Summer Internship in West Chicago, IL offers hands-on experience on a food manufacturing line, with project-based work and a final presentation to management.

You will learn process improvement, data gathering, cross-functional collaboration, and PPE requirements in a manufacturing setting—ideal for students pursuing related fields.

Qualifications

• Internship aimed at learning to run a food manufacturing line.
• Projects cover process improvement, data gathering, and analysis.
• Final presentation to corporate management at internship end.

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement projects to improve yield and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs.
• Prepare and present a final project report to management.

Job description

Plant Operations Summer Internship 2027- West Chicago (ENT)

Job Category: Intern

Requisition Number: PLANT004614

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $22 USD per hour

Locations

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OSI Group Batavia, IL
West Chicago, IL 60185, USA

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.

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.

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