Plant Operations Intern (Grand Forks, ND)
J.R. Simplot Company
Operations
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Oct 31, 2025
The J.R. 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
The position of Operations Intern works to support the local business unit through leading or assisting in projects aimed at improving safety, quality, costs and deliver. This position will leverage theoretical learnings with real world experiences in a food production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead projects through project management lifecycle. Assist local leadership team in prioritization of projects. Communication project status to necessary stakeholders.
- Assist others in various other projects within the facility.
- Gather, review and analyze data.
- Work with operators to understand process challenges.
- Submit new project ideas directed at improving safety and quality, lowering costs, and improving deliver.
- Become familiar with continuous improvement processes. Utilize those processes in everyday activities.
- Ensure self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures.
- Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
- Work within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
- Maintain necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
- Ensure that additional duties and accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards.
Typical Education
Must be currently working towards a 4-year degree in Engineering, Business, Agriculture or closely related field. Recent graduates may be considered.
Relevant Experience
- Previous work experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety practices helpful.
Other Information
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in English in a manner to successfully complete job duties.
- Must be able to use MS Office products.
Job Requisition ID: 23638
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks
Country: United States
**The J.R. 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. **
