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McCain Foods · 15 hours ago

PMT Production Management Internship - Summer 2026

Boise, ID

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$23/hr - $26/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

McCain Foods is a global family-owned company known for its commitment to creating exceptional work experiences. The Production Management Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable manufacturing technical knowledge and support the plant in achieving its goals and objectives.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksSnack Food

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support core functionality of the manufacturing teams while looking for opportunities for improvement

Develop a general understanding of manufacturing functions and the major roles and responsibilities in those functional areas

Engage in all training, development, and educational opportunities provided

Participate in cross-functional teams supporting manufacturing process improvement projects

Contribute to initiatives that reduce inventory, improve customer fill rates, improve on-time performance, and operational efficiencies

Apply creative problem-solving skills to assigned work; communicate insights and synthesize conclusions

Communicate regularly with facility employees in all job classifications

Support shared learnings and dissemination of results internally and externally

Participate in continuous improvement projects

Gather data relevant to current and future process and engineering initiatives

Make regular recommendations to the plant leadership team regarding initiatives and improvements

Present overall progress against assigned projects on a monthly basis

Qualification

Manufacturing processesAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsInterest in manufacturingSystematic approachAdvanced mathematical skillsTeam collaborationCreative thinking

Required

Pursuing your bachelor's degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Business, Manufacturing Operations, Production, Food Sciences or related function

Must have strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and exceptional analytical skills and be able to work with complex data

Must be able to travel in North America (between the US and Canada) for training

Must be able to lift 35lbs and stand on your feet for your shift

Must be at least 18 years of age

Interest in manufacturing, operations or engineering

Systematic approach to problem-solving

Advanced mathematical skills

Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization

Benefits

Due to the duration of this role, you will not be eligible for traditional benefits through our programs.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

Company

McCain Foods

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McCain Foods is a family-owned business and manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks

Founded in 1957

Wendouree, Victoria, AUS

10001+ employees

https://www.mccain.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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