Operations Management Internship, Prosser Plant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you seeking a paid Internship with a strong company where you will be mentored and gain invaluable experience? If yes, then Tree Top has an exciting opportunity for you at our Prosser plant in Prosser, WA.

The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior in a college/university pursuing an Operations Management, Engineering, or Business degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. The incumbent should have a strong motivation to build their career in their field of study.

This full-time, paid Internship will begin in May/June 2027. The internship will conclude after 90 days. Start/end dates are flexible to meet school schedule.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Exposure to manufacturing facility, quality, production, human resource, finance and food safety aspects of industry

• Gain a better understanding of collective bargaining, customers, products, purchasing, sanitation, and safe quality foods (SQF)
• Fundamentals of Management – Supervision of employees, delegation, paperwork, and daily operations
• Evaluate, update and/or write standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment and processes, employee training manuals, process flow diagrams (PFDs), supervisor handbook
• Provide manufacturing information and provide recommendations on best practices and improvements by researching, compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data.
• Create and revise systems, procedures, paperwork and processes by analyzing operating practices and recommending changes
• Intern will spend time working in all areas of the plant, with at least 2-4 weeks focused within their educational discipline for professional development.

APPLICATION PROCESS

As part of your application, please be sure to include: (1) A cover letter describing your research interests and/or career goals, (2) A copy of your resume, (3) and a copy of your transcript.

Open: September 18, 2026

Deadline: November 6, 2026

To apply:

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation.

Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law .

What have past interns told us about their experience?

"It truly was very informative in what I'm looking for in my future career and I will be taking away a lot of very valuable tools that I can put towards future jobs! Trusting me with legitimate tasks that actually affected the business was really great, and I'm glad I was able to get real work experience this summer. Thank goodness I wasn't just making coffee runs all summer like some other internships I've heard about!"

–Senior, University of Oregon, Marketing Intern

"I would recommend this internship highly. Because of the size of the department, I've been able to see much more internal details about the inner workings of the communication between the servers and our applications, which I would not have experienced if I was working at a larger company. Also, the I.S. department is full of people always willing to help, and the team environment was a huge contribution to my learning experience."

–2018 Graduate, Central Washington University, IS Software Intern

"Tree Top provides an excellent learning environment, where you can be of use, and also develop good relationships. This internship has helped me gain a better understanding of what I want to do in the future. Before this Internship I didn't know what I wanted to do with my degree, now I have a good idea of the kind of tasks I would like to be doing, and the kind of company I want to be involved with. This internship will be a touchpoint as I develop my career goals in the future."

- Junior, Washington State University-Pullman, Supply Chain Intern

"I would recommend a Tree Top internship for two reasons. Foremost, I was able to lead projects/events that had real impact. I also had the opportunity to network with individuals that inevitable allowed me to land a job in my field by the end of the internship."

-2018 Central Washington University Graduate, Communications Intern

"It was truly a worthwhile experience! The knowledge and experience I gained from my internship are things you really can't learn in a school setting. This internship has allowed me to see what Accounting is like in the workplace and gain hands on experience. The skills I gained through my internship I will continue to use for the rest of my career."

-Junior, Central Washington University, Finance Intern

"Participating in the internship opened my mind to what can be accomplished. Beforehand I had intended on staying in Supply Chain, now I realize there are multiple opportunities in the industry. Tree Top is a great company that can teach you a lot about how to run an effective business. I have truly enjoyed my time here."

-Senior, Brigham Young University, Idaho, Operations Management Intern