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Cargill · 1 day ago

Operations Management Intern, Summer 2026 - Grain Handling (Multiple U.S. Locations)

Minneapolis, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$21/hr - $29/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Cargill is a global leader in agricultural and food production, seeking to cultivate a sustainable future. The Operations Management Intern role is designed to provide hands-on experience and training for future operations leadership positions, focusing on various aspects of plant operations and team management.

AgricultureFood and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Gain real experience. Learn from the best. See how your work matters

Collaborate and build relationships with colleagues and clients who represent diverse work, culture and resolution styles

Understand leadership in safety and regulatory compliance consistent with our Guiding Principles

Understand what it takes to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of operations employees to ensure goals and standards of the organization are being met

Gain knowledge of Human Resources policies and strategies to maintain and increase employee engagement

Understand production maintenance to ensure plants are capable of serving and meeting customer requirements

Understand plant operations in alignment with all functions to achieve business and profitability objectives

Collaborate with teams in capital project initiatives to ensure ongoing market competitiveness of plant assets

Collaborate with teams in production process improvements through tools/activities

Qualification

Risk ManagementTalent ManagementOperational EfficiencyContinuous ImprovementDiversity AwarenessEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationInitiativeAdaptability

Required

Currently pursuing Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited program in any subject area, and graduating between December 2026 and May 2028

Right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer

Able to work collaboratively with varying individuals

Willing and able to relocate for the internship

Ability to contribute, both as part of a team and individually

Effective written and oral communication skills

Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts and weekends

Willingness to work in a variety of environments (office, outdoors, at heights, etc)

Proven ability to work optimally with individuals from a diverse set of backgrounds and cultures

Candidates must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate for an internship opportunity anywhere in the U.S

Must possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing work with limited guidance

Preferred

Pursuing an agriculture or business-related degree (including but not limited to Animal Science, Ag-Economics, Ag-Business, Ag-Education, Agronomy, Food Science, Feed Science, Meat Science, Grain Science, Operations Management, Ag-Systems Management, Ag-Engineering, Supply Chain, Mechanized Systems Management