Operations Intern

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

Location: Valley, NE (onsite) | Start Date: Summer 2026

A Brief Summary of This Position:

At Valmont, we believe a career here is a career with a future! As a global leader in infrastructure and agriculture solutions, we design and build the products that connect and sustain the world.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Operations Intern to join our team. In this role, you will get exposure to the day-to-day workings of the Production Control, Operations and Warehousing departments. You will have the opportunity to become aware of the production, shipping, warehousing, packaging, kitting, inventory and lean processes at our Valley location. Valmont’s internship program’s mission is to provide a hands-on learning experience through project work, leadership development, job shadowing and interaction with senior leadership. You will also assist a specific department with administrative tasks. You will be given specific responsibilities related to learning a trade or business. The Operations Intern will report directly to Manufacturing Materials Manager.  The Internship is a 10-week summer program working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

Valmont's internship program is designed to empower emerging professionals by offering meaningful work, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. You'll work alongside experience engineers and subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines while building technical and professional skills that will service you throughout your career.

What You'll Do:

• Analyze our current production and warehousing procedures and present recommendations
• Perform time studies as needed
• Use lean tools to recommend changes and efficiency gains
• Work on Lean methodology and efficiency from a manufacturing standpoint
• Visual Management for internal inventory locations
• Receive guidance from Operations and Planning department
• Get exposure to standardization of processes
• Acquire knowledge of operations management while learning more regarding Valmont’s manufacturing and strategic capabilities
• This position has dual reporting responsibilities to both the Global Manufacturing Planning Manager and the Operations Manager

What We're Looking For:

• Rising Junior or Senior standing within an Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain degree
• A minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• The ability to dedicate 40 hours a week in the summer for on-site projects in Valley, Nebraska
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
• Business acumen
• The ability to work well in a team environment

What You'll Gain:

• Great opportunity to gain career related course work experience from an industry leader
• Paid Internship – Valmont values you
• Potential development into a regular full-time position
• Flexible full-time day shift hours during the summer
• A thriving culture in a growing business
• Interactive group activities with intern peers

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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