Plant Operations Intern - Beatrice, NE - Summer 2025

Your Job

As an Operations Intern you will work with our operations team on projects to improve efficiency and up time while learning new skills that will prepare you for future roles. Previous interns have worked on various projects within one of our facilities including:

Our Team

At Koch Industries, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Industries isn't just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex and Flint Hills Resources!

What You Will Do

As an Operations Intern you will work with our operations team on projects to improve efficiency and up time while learning new skills that will prepare you for future roles. Previous interns have worked on various projects within one of our facilities including:

• Assist operators with inspecting equipment, processing, and collecting data, performing reliability-based equipment care tasks, collecting samples and quality testing product.
• Support the operations of the plant to safely produce, store, and ship product by completing safety and environmental checks, while contributing to a culture of personal and collective safety, accountability, and environmental compliance.
• Partner with other operators, maintenance, and engineering to troubleshoot or repair equipment or plant issues.
• This is a 4 on/4 off 12-hour shift alternating days & nights.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in, or a graduate of a relevant degree, certificate, or workforce training program
• Willingness to work in an industrial environment which includes working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather Working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to meet physical demands such as:
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment or previous military experience

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.