Location: Chesterfield, MO.      

Departments: Innovation

Reports To: Director of Innovation

Pay Range: $16 - $18

As an Innovation Intern, you'll fearlessly cultivate new innovation ideas for Dot by dreaming big in guiding the testing, development, and initial implementation of new internal and externally focused ideas.  Train, learn, and work in department to gain understanding of workflows, processes, and how they interact with other parts of the business. Complete a minimum of one assigned project for review and possible implementation in addition to gaining valuable professional work experience, knowledge, and skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Training and job-shadowing to understand workflows and business needs across the company Leadership/ownership of assigned project(s) Participation in a team project with other interns Problem definition, research, data collection, analysis to determine best processes and methods for problem-solving Review, update, and track a variety of reports Present project information at the culmination of the internship to communicate research, findings, analysis and any recommendations Applies lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

 WORK STATEMENT

Dot Foods is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

YOU MUST HAVE

Full-time student in good standing actively pursuing a degree at a local, accredited college/university Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

Knowledge of supply chain, logistics, start-ups, creative problem solving, design thinking, and other relevant skill sets in a related field Effective, professional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Leadership experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

Ability to work a minimum of 350 hours during internship tenure (Summer 2025) Attend business, Dot specific, and personal development intern training events Potential for minimal overnight travel; ability to travel without restriction by all modes of transportation

WHO WE ARE 

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. 

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

Future career opportunities Impactful experiential learning Great working relationships

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.