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Plant Operations Intern
Job in
Muscatine, Muscatine County, Iowa, 52761, USA
Listed on 2026-09-23
Listing for:
KENT Nutrition
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-09-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Process Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Ready to apply what you're learning in the classroom to real-world manufacturing and production challenges? Join KENT Nutrition
, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, as a Plant Operations Intern for Summer 2027! In this hands-on role, you'll support plant operations, process improvement initiatives, and technical projects that help drive efficiency, quality, and performance across our facilities. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to multiple areas of the business, and develop skills that will set you apart after graduation.
- Paid Housing | Paid Internship | Hands-On Learning | Community Events | Build Skills. Make Connections. Launch Your Career.
- This opportunity is designed and intended to be performed in Muscatine, IA.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and support projects focused on process and equipment improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, sustainability, product quality, and overall plant performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gain exposure to engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and operations while contributing to real business initiatives.
- Work alongside plant operations professionals to develop an understanding of feed manufacturing processes and production systems while helping troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges.
- Analyze equipment downtime and performance data to identify improvement opportunities, then partner with plant leadership and maintenance teams to develop practical solutions.
- Evaluate operational processes and conduct cost-saving analyses to support efficiency improvements and business performance goals.
- Help develop, maintain, and promote quality and safety procedures that support a safe, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Feed Science and Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering, or Agricultural Systems Technology
- Internship or co-op experiences in an operational environment a plus, but not required.
- Flexible - 65% Muscatine, 35% Plants
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