GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Operations Intern will complete data and root cause analysis to create and present an action plan for various plant efficiency and/or capacity improvements. The intern will focus their efforts on a few key areas and assigned various projects that may include, but are not limited to, identifying areas of operational waste of both primary product and packaging materials, and developing processes to reduce production line waste and down time.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION Gain a basic understanding of the current process flow. Monitor and measure finished bag yields to establish a baseline of production quantities Identify components of processes that can be changed to increase yields Create methodology to implement and measure results of process improvements Assist Operations and Production teams with day-to-day tasks such as data entry, training, and troubleshooting Assist with maintenance and repairs of production equipment Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team of Dole Fresh Vegetables. Other duties as assigned.  INTERNSHIP DETAILS  Summer 2025, 12-week internship 100% onsite (not a remote internship) Pay Rate:  $20 - $22 per hour No relocation or housing assistance provided