Operations Intern
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Interfor
Swainsboro, GA, US
Summary
The intern will gain hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment by exploring production processes and contributing to process improvement projects. They will analyze data to identify operational efficiencies while working alongside experienced professionals.
Job Description
Operations Intern, Swainsboro, Georgia
Ready
to take what you’re learning in school and put it to work? At
Interfor, we’re looking for future leaders who are curious, hands-on,
and eager to learn. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals,
build practical skills, and gain a better understanding of how people,
equipment, technology, and processes come together in a modern manufacturing
environment. If you enjoy solving problems, learning how things work, and
looking for better ways to get the job done, this could be the summer
opportunity for you!
This
is an on-site internship with an anticipated start date in
May. Ideally, you’ll be available for a 4- to 8-month
term.
What We Offer
At Interfor, you won’t spend your internship watching from the
sidelines. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and build
experience you can carry into your future career. We offer competitive
compensation for interns, including:
- Salaries
starting from $3,700 per month (based on your year in
school and previous experience). - Temporary
living allowance for interns moving to the area for
the role.
What You’ll Do
- Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and learn how a modern sawmill operates.
- Explore production processes and discover how teams work together to safely produce quality wood products.
- Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, operational efficiency, and production performance.
- Analyze data and observations to identify opportunities for improvement across mill operations.
- Work alongside experienced operations professionals while building leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
What You Offer
- You are working toward a degree or diploma in Wood Products Processing, Business, Operations Management, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), Supply Chain, or another industry-related program.
- You are committed to maintaining a safe work environment without compromise.
- You are curious, hands-on, and interested in learning how a manufacturing operation works.
- You communicate clearly and enjoy working with employees across different teams and departments.
- You are comfortable reviewing information, asking questions, and helping solve problems.
- You are comfortable using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and
collaboration. We believe in giving students meaningful experience, supporting
career development, and operating sustainably to support both our
people and our planet. Come spend your summer learning, contributing,
and discovering where a career in the wood products industry could take you. Learn
more at interfor.com.
We appreciate the interest
of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a
pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity
Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected
veteran status, or disability.
Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success.
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Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Burnaby, British Columbia
Interfor is where excellence meets opportunity. We invest in your success by positioning you alongside the best people in top quartile mill facilities located in great communities across North America. In the past decade, we’ve infused close to $1 billion into modern facilities and systems that employ the latest technologies. Interfor is one of the largest, most diverse lumber companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success.
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Interfor, c'est la où l'excellence rencontre l'opportunité. Nous investissons dans votre réussite en vous plaçant aux côtés des meilleurs collaborateurs dans des scieries de premier ordre situées dans de grandes communautés à travers l'Amérique du Nord. Au cours de la dernière décennie, nous avons investi près d'un milliard de dollars dans des installations et des systèmes modernes qui utilisent les technologies les plus récentes. Interfor est l'une des entreprises de bois les plus importantes et les plus diversifiées au monde et nous nous développons dans des directions passionnantes. Venez participer à notre succès !
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Burnaby, British Columbia