Operations Intern

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Operations Intern will complete data and root cause analysis to create and present an action plan for various plant efficiency and/or capacity improvements. The intern will focus their efforts on a few key areas and assigned various projects that may include, but are not limited to, identifying areas of operational waste of both primary product and packaging materials, and developing processes to reduce production line waste and down time.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION

• Gain a basic understanding of the current process flow.
• Monitor and measure finished bag yields to establish a baseline of production quantities
• Identify components of processes that can be changed to increase yields
• Create methodology to implement and measure results of process improvements
• Assist Operations and Production teams with day-to-day tasks such as data entry, training, and troubleshooting
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of production equipment
• Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team of Dole Fresh Vegetables.
• Other duties as assigned. 

INTERNSHIP DETAILS 

• Summer 2025, 12-week internship
• 100% onsite (not a remote internship)
• Pay Rate:  $20 - $22 per hour
• No relocation or housing assistance provided

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Advanced Excel skills
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Statistical Analysis experience
• Understanding of basic engineering principles is preferred
• Experience in food production, manufacturing, or process improvement is desired, but not required
• Bi-lingual, English and Spanish or French/Creole is highly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. 
• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, identify and distinguish colors, and work in a cold environment (35^o on Plant floor).
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Ability to walk on uneven ground

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Full time, 40-hour workweek
• No overtime expected
• No travel expected

EDUCATION LEVEL AND FIELDS OF STUDY

• Fall 2025 rising junior or senior obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business Management, Manufacturing or a related field 

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.