OPERATIONS MANUFACTURING INTERN- ST MARIES, ID

Rayonier is seeking an Intern to work alongside our manufacturing supervisors and gain hands-on experience in a wood products manufacturing environment. Responsibilities may include supporting product and process quality, monitoring workflow, communicating with personnel, assisting with inventory management, and developing a basic understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes. Interns will also assist with special projects and research while job shadowing department supervisors during daily operations, including occasional weekend overtime shifts. Rayonier is seeking sophomore-, junior-, senior-, and graduate-level students for our Summer 2027 internship. Positions are expected to begin in late May and continue through early August for approximately 10 to 12 weeks.

Interns can accrue overtime and may be eligible for housing assistance. Taxable housing expense allowance payments will be paid in three installments for a total of $3,000.00. Interns are also eligible for a safety boot reimbursement.

The hourly rate for this position is: Sophomore: $20, Junior: $22, Senior: $24, Grad: $25

Job Duties

Leadership

• Assist supervisors in providing information and training for crew on equipment and processes of responsibility.

• Work with Supervisors in assessing the needs of the crew and implementing developmental processes (e.g., coaching, counseling, taking corrective action, mentoring, team building, etc.).

• Demonstrate and create a culture of highly efficient and safety minded crews

Production & Quality

• Assist supervisor in assigning tasks and follow up with production crews to ensure work is completed daily

• Complete special project as assigned – identify possible cost savings, operating potential in assigned mill to be more proficient.

• Assure quality of production is checked regularly and to expectations

Safety & Environmental

• Assist Supervisors in Instructing and leading crew in safe work practices in pursuit of zero injuries.

• Verify that all safety recordkeeping is done in a timely manner.

• Maintain a clean and kept work environment conducive to safe work habits and encourage employee accountability and involvement.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred. 

• Completion of two years of college required.

• Basic proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Research.

• Must be responsible, dependable, and safety conscious.

• Must possess excellent multitasking, planning, communication, and organizational skills.

• Must be able to work any shift/day of the week.