Operations Intern

Operations Intern

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's®, Aunt Nellie's®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods Corporation of Mayville is currently seeking an Operations Intern to join its team for the 2026 production season. This internship will gain hands-on industry experience working with our location management team during our busy production season.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with warehouse, manufacturing, and operations teams to ensure smooth workflow between departments.
• Assist in the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques (waste observation/elimination, recovery, etc).
• Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Analyze and evaluate methods of production and communicate ways to improve current practices.
• Assist in the overall management of the production facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work, communicate, and function within all levels of an organization.
• Ability to follow established protocols.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities.
• Ability to work extended hours/weekends as needed during the season.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc).
• Must be currently enrolled in a relevant degree program (e.g., Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field).

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee