Operations Manufacturing Intern- St Maries, Id

PotlatchDeltic is seeking an Intern to assist the manufacturing supervisors to learn basic supervisory skills in a wood products manufacturing plant. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to product and process quality; managing workflow and communicating with personnel; managing inventories (i.e., raw material, finished goods, and operating supplies); basic understanding of machinery and how it plays into the processing role. There will be opportunity to assist with special project research; job shadowing the department supervisor during on-shift duties, including weekend overtime shifts. This internship will run from May - August 2026. This internship is for students who are currently enrolled in college and will be returning to college after completing this internship.  A housing stipend is also available.

The salary for this position is: $ 20.00 USD.

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.

• 2 years of college completed.

• 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.

PotlatchDeltic is an EEO/Veteran/Disabled Employer.