Plant Operator Intern — Hands-On Summer 2027 in Beatrice

Koch; Beatrice (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer invites applicants to join as a Plant Operator Intern in Beatrice, Nebraska for a 12-week summer program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

You will support daily plant operations, learn from operators and maintenance teams, and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while adhering to safety procedures.

This internship is designed for students in technical or vocational programs related to generation operations, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical or vocational program related to generation operations, manufacturing, industrial operations, maintenance, instrumentation, HVAC, or a similar field.
• Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028.
• Willing and able to meet all physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support daily plant operations by assisting with operation, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production equipment.
• Perform operational rounds, monitor process conditions, and record data to help ensure safe and reliable plant performance.
• Partner with operators and maintenance teams to identify issues, support troubleshooting efforts, and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow safety, environmental, and operating procedures while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Work on projects and tasks that are representative of the work performed by our full-time operators.

Skills

Outdoor work adaptability

Shift work readiness

Education

Technical/vocational program in manufacturing/industrial ops (enrolled)

Job description

Koch Fertilizer invites applicants to join as a Plant Operator Intern in Beatrice, Nebraska for a 12-week summer program running from late May to mid-August 2027.

You will support daily plant operations, learn from operators and maintenance teams, and gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment while adhering to safety procedures.

This internship is designed for students in technical or vocational programs related to generation operations, manufacturing, or industrial maintenance.