2027 Summer IT Site Admin Intern

About the Role

Butterball is offering an exciting summer internship opportunity for students interested in shaping the future of food. As an IT Site Admin Intern, you will work for 10-12 weeks in Garner, NC, with the goal of identifying a technology-based improvement opportunity and managing its implementation plan. This internship is designed to grow future leaders by providing professional development and assignments aligned with interests in the processing and manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

• On-site process evaluation with operations groups to identify needs for technology-based improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to identify the best possible solution to identified challenges.
• Submit a project proposal, build, and manage the project using our project management tool, Smartsheet.
• Projects may include digitizing current paper processes, creating SOP documents, calculating ROI, implementing new or current software for efficiency, and other projects.
• Collaborate with multiple departments including CI, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Engineering, Live Operations, IT, and corporate support groups.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in Smartsheet for project management.
• Experience with SOP documents (creation or understanding).
• Ability to calculate ROI.
• Familiarity with implementing or understanding software for process efficiency.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Analytics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Expected graduation date between December 2027 and May 2029.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel frequently to plants and live operation locations.
• Ability to initiate, lead, and follow through on conversations, presentations, and training; comfortable with public speaking.
• Possess a balance of technical, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills to drive enterprise-level change.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of IT's impact on business operations.
• Demonstrated knack for problem-solving.
• Ability to be a team player and take initiative.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Ability to make connections to further implement change on an enterprise level.