Summer Plant Operator Intern — Hands-On Operations

Flint Hills Resources; Duncombe (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Fertilizer in Fort Dodge, Iowa offers a Summer 2027 Plant Operator Intern program. The 12-week internship runs from late May to mid-August 2027, giving hands-on exposure to production equipment, process monitoring, and safety procedures.

You will support operations, perform rounds, record data, and collaborate with operators and maintenance to improve reliability. Applicants must be enrolled in a technical or vocational program and be eligible for full-time employment by May 2028.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a technical or vocational program related to 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

Physical stamina

Eligible for full-time employment by “

Willing to meet physical requirements

Education

Technical or vocational manufacturing program

Job description

Koch Fertilizer in Fort Dodge, Iowa offers a Summer 2027 Plant Operator Intern program. The 12-week internship runs from late May to mid-August 2027, giving hands-on exposure to production equipment, process monitoring, and safety procedures.

You will support operations, perform rounds, record data, and collaborate with operators and maintenance to improve reliability. Applicants must be enrolled in a technical or vocational program and be eligible for full-time employment by May 2028.