Production and Engineering Manufacturing Intern

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

JOB TITLE: Production and Engineering Intern - 2025 Summer Internship Program

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Engineering and Operations

REPORTS TO: Production Manager and Sr. Plant Engineer

SunOpta Overview:

SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.

SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed, Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!

Job Summary:

This is a 12-week program where interns will apply the knowledge and skills they've gained in the classroom by working alongside professionals at SunOpta. As part of the team, interns will gain valuable hands-on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and improve processes. They will also gain insight into the latest trends in the food industry while helping to create new and innovative products.

Essential Functions of the Job:

ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS INTERN

• Develop and maintain internal SunOpta plant production and engineering systems.
• Assist in sourcing energy efficiencies throughout the plant to meet corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Track KPI metrics and perform root cause analysis, where needed, to drive continuous improvements and cost savings.
• Drive improvements to streamline and implement effective data entry and information management processes.
• Adhere to company GMP's (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
• All other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must be working towards a bachelor's degree in a related field (food science/technology, engineering, analytical chemistry, supply chain and operations management)
• Candidates must be at least a sophomore in college and actively pursuing a degree.
• Graduate students will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous internship experience.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Additional Considerations:

• Location: This position will be located at our Modesto Plant, Modesto, CA.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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