Operations Intern

at  Interfor Corporation

When you join our team as an Operations Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn about the business world and gain valuable, hands-on experience in the manufacturing environment of a sawmill. We are looking for candidates who want to wear work boots, live in small communities, and lead people. Interfor provides practical, meaningful experiences working alongside the best in the industry – dedicated people who care about your success. Plus, you’ll be working with the industry’s latest technologies and innovations.

WHO WE ARE

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

As an Operations Intern, you will have the opportunity to focus on Production or Maintenance depending on your interests, background, and the needs of the mill. You will gain exposure to the day-to-day responsibilities of an Interfor leader and have opportunities to support these during your term.
Production

You will work alongside our Quality Control, Production and Safety teams to ensure quality standards are maintained and opportunities to improve quality and production are addressed. Responsibilities include:

• Implementing and performing daily quality control surveys in the following areas:
• Log Yard/Log Merchandiser
• Sawmill
• Kilns
• Planer
• Collecting data, performing analyses, and providing recommendations for various manufacturing improvement projects.
• Communicating results with management and crews.
• Developing quality benchmarks and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Analyzing production performance and process control and make recommendations for production optimization.

Maintenance

You will work alongside our Maintenance team to ensure the safe maintenance, repair, or replacement of plant equipment and systems, to ensure maximum productivity, quality, and safety while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and updating mechanical and electrical preventive maintenance systems.
• Assisting the Quality Control department in meeting targets and optimization standards.
• Maintaining and updating maintenance records.
• Working on projects to create safe and efficient processes and increase production in different parts of the mill.
• Studying cycle times in order to gather data and provide analysis for improvements.