Industrial Operations Intern

Job Description

Gain invaluable exposure and hands-on experience during this 10-12 week paid internship at one of our Grains & Oilseeds Terminals, Elevators and Crush Plants. As an intern you will apply your academic learning and problem-solving skills to real-world challenges while collaborating and building relationships with experts in the industry.

LDC Industrial Operations Interns will contribute to the success of their assigned facility by contributing to challenging and impactful projects. Project topics will be variable but can include assisting with planning and execution of shutdowns, planning and preparing for CapEx projects, and/or environmental projects. A capstone presentation is given to Industrial Leadership at the conclusion of the internship. Interns will be considered for full-time employment as a Production Management Associate (PMA), after graduation.

Are You Our Next Intern?

We are looking for:

• Junior or Senior year college students who will graduate with a Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Safety, Agriculture Mechanization, Agriculture Systems Technology, or Agricultural Engineering.
• Prior internship or work experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse
• backgrounds and cultures.
• Individuals who possess a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in completing tasks.

Requirements

• Must be available for a 10-12 week assignment.
• Must be willing to temporarily relocate as necessary.

Job Locations

• Various locations in US and Canada.
• Industrial environment – working at heights, stair climbing, confined spaces,
• varying temperatures, grain dust. Personal Protective Equipment is provided & required.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us