What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Operations Intern (Caldwell, ID) position at J.R. Simplot Company?
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
Looking to gain hands-on experience in a world-class food manufacturing environment? As an Operations Intern with the Simplot Food Group Manufacturing organization, you'll gain firsthand exposure to the processes that transform potatoes and vegetables into products enjoyed across North America.
This immersive summer internship provides a unique opportunity to explore multiple areas of manufacturing operations, including production, quality assurance, maintenance, sanitation, and continuous improvement. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop a broad understanding of how a modern food manufacturing facility operates.
This is a full-time internship that typically runs from May through August.
Key Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Analyze operational data to support improvement initiatives and business decisions.
- Spend time on the production floor gathering insights and learning how manufacturing processes work in real time.
- Partner with employees across multiple departments to gain exposure to a variety of roles and career paths within manufacturing.
- Contribute to projects that support efficiency, product quality, safety, and operational excellence.
- Learn how industry-leading potato and vegetable products are produced from start to finish.
- Present findings and recommendations from internship projects to site leadership and key stakeholders.
What You'll Gain
- Real-world experience in food manufacturing operations.
- Exposure to cross-functional teams and industry professionals.
- Opportunities to develop analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Mentorship from experienced manufacturing leaders.
- A deeper understanding of production processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices.
- Valuable experience that can help launch a career in manufacturing, operations, food production, engineering, or supply chain.
Typical Education
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
- Preferred areas of study include Agriculture, Food Science, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance (preferred minimum 3.0 GPA).
Relevant Experience
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, and desire to learn in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Job Requisition ID: 27676
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell
Country: United States
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**