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Job Description
Job Id:
260
# of Openings:
1
Position Summary
The Operations Intern will gain hands-on experience supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations within a fast-paced food production environment. This role will work closely with Operations, Quality, and Production teams to support process improvement, food safety, and production efficiency initiatives. The intern will be exposed to bacon manufacturing processes and will assist in driving improvements in safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monitoring daily production activities to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met
- Support data collection and analysis related to production metrics such as yield, downtime, and throughput
- Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities and support implementation of solutions
- Partner with Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, and sanitation standards
- Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives for production or quality issues
- Support production documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Assist with inventory tracking, material flow, and waste reduction initiatives
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as 5S and continuous improvement projects
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Operations, Engineering, Food Science, Supply Chain, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel preferred)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willingness to work on the production floor, including refrigerated environments
- Ability to work on-site
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments, including exposure to cold temperatures, noise, and food production areas. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to high. Must be able to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be comfortable working around food processing equipment and in refrigerated areas. Must have basic computer knowledge and be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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