Position Summary

This internship delivers hands-on experience in logistics, plant coordination, and overall business operations within a value-added agricultural manufacturing environment. The role is execution-focused, with direct involvement in production planning, supply chain coordination, and administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Supply Chain

Support coordination of inbound and outbound freight across multiple facilitiesAssist with scheduling shipments and tracking product movementWork within logistics systems (TMX platform) to manage transportation needsCommunicate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely deliveriesHelp resolve logistical issues and adjust plans based on operational needsPlant Coordination & Operations

Assist with daily production scheduling based on inventory levels and demandSupport inventory tracking across facilities to ensure accurate production planningCoordinate with plant teams to align production, logistics, and storage capacityEnsure adherence to operational processes and safety requirementsParticipate in execution of daily plant operations and production flowBusiness Administration

Provide administrative support at headquarters, including data entry and file managementAssist with cross-functional projects and operational initiativesShadow operations leadership to gain exposure to business decision-makingSupport documentation, reporting, and process improvement efforts

Internship Learning Objectives

1. Agricultural Production & Operations

Build working knowledge of plant operations, inventory management, and safety standardsLearn how to plan and execute daily production schedules across facilitiesDemonstrate capability by contributing to a successfully executed production plan2. Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Gain hands-on experience using a TMX platform to manage freight and logisticsDevelop practical skills in coordinating transportation and meeting supply chain demandsUnderstand the end-to-end logistics flow within a grain processing environmentParticipate in an exit review summarizing logistics experience and key learnings3. Business Operations Exposure

Gain real-world exposure to operational leadership and business functionsUnderstand administrative and strategic activities required to run a manufacturing businessDevelop a broad understanding of how logistics, production, and business operations intersectQualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Operations, or related fieldMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.0Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours during the internshipProgram must be a minimum of two years in durationMust be attending an accredited university in North DakotaMust be a U.S. citizen

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to revise the job description as circumstances warrant. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check, as well as testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with the company’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Anchor Ingredients is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.