Summer 2027 Intern: Thermal Processing (Emporia)

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Pet Food Inc is hosting a Summer 2027 Intern in Emporia for Thermal Processing. The intern will work on real-world projects that influence the organization and will interact with cross-functional teams to develop practical solutions.

Throughout the program, you’ll balance a primary project with day-to-day activities and grow through hands-on experiences in a learning environment, including exposure to USDA/FDAs guidelines and quality practices.

Qualifications

• General knowledge useful in a processing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Work on a real project addressing a day-to-day manufacturing need.
• Present project outcomes to team and senior leaders at the end of the summer.
• Assist with process understanding and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to share learnings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's/Master/Doctorate in related field

Job description

Summer 2027 Intern: Thermal Processing (Emporia)

Pet Emporia
1400 East Logan Ave
Emporia, KS 66801, USA

• On-site
• Research and Development
• Full-Time

Description

As part of Simmons Foods, interns have the opportunity to work on real-world projects that can have a lasting impact on the organization. Participation in the program encourages cross-functional relationships with other departments and personal growth.

1. Project work: The project is a solution seeking, challenging, real day problem that not only fits the needs of your department/facility but also allows the intern to use his/her skills relating to their major of study. At the end of the summer, you’ll present your project work to the team, senior leaders and others.

2. Day to Day work: This should be general work that is important and requires some skill. The purpose of background work is to help understand the fundamentals of the process.

The balance of the primary project, and/or day-to-day work will enable the you to be productive and have a well-rounded learning experience.

Create a continuous improvement culture. Develops a continuous improvement culture in order to improve processes and is continuously finding ways to drive out waste. Accomplishes quality performance which meets or exceeds all line, department, facility, company, and USDA/FDA guidelines or grading process for a total quality program and customer relations.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g., quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Supervisor Trainee and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to work on feet for multiple hours, work in various temperatures, and the ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): As required by visiting facility.

Travel: Depending on assignment

Technical Experience: Knowledge of business and management principles. Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. Ability to use computers and computer programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Industry Experience: Preferred experience in manufacturing or poultry.

Minimum Education: In process of completing a degree program for a Bachelor's, Master’s, and/or Doctorate Degree in related field of position requirement.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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