Operator Intern

Koch Inc

  • LA
  • 21 days ago

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    James, Louisiana, United States - 190016 - Koch. Join our Talent Community.

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    Operator Intern - St. James, Louisiana, United States - 190016 - Koch

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    Operator Intern

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    St. James, Louisiana

    Company

    Koch Methanol

    Career Field

    Operations & Manufacturing

    Job Number

    190016

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    Koch Fertilizer in Taft, LA is offering an Operations Internship opportunity in 2027! This hands-on role is designed for those without prior experience, providing a valuable opportunity to learn in an industrial environment.

    The internship opportunity is a 12-week program from late-May to early August 2027 and the shift schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts with flexibility in scheduling opportunities.

    Our Team

    At Koch Industries, our mission is to help people improve their lives by making and innovating valuable products and services. But Koch Industries isn't just Koch. We have a variety of companies that work in many industries and create thousands of essential products that you use every day. Industry leaders like Georgia-Pacific, INVISTA, and Guardian manufacture many of the materials that go into your home. We even have companies who create transformative technology and fuel transportation, like Infor, Molex and Flint Hills Resources!

    Recognized as one of the top 100 Internship Programs in the U.S. by WayUp, Koch encourages entrepreneurial thinking and offers interns a chance to contribute, learn, and grow their careers.

    What You Will Do

    • Support daily loading and storage operations by conducting operational rounds, monitoring equipment performance, and reporting abnormalities.
    • Assist with rail loading activities, including pre- and post-load railcar inspections and coordinating with drivers.
    • Partner with operations and maintenance teams to identify equipment issues, create service requests, and support troubleshooting efforts.
    • Follow established safety, environmental, and operating procedures to help ensure safe and reliable operations.
    • Gain hands-on experience working on projects and tasks that are representative of the work our full-time operators perform

    Physical Requirements

    • Climbing stairs, ladders, and working at heights up to 120ft.
    • Low work including kneeling/squatting
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
    • Push and pull up to 75lbs
    • Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas
    • Ability to be medically approved to participate in the respiratory protection and HAZWOPER programs
    • Flexibility to work different shifts, including nights and weekends, as you're available outside of academic commitments.
    • Able to work in an industrial environment which includes working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather

    Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

    • Currently enrolled in a technical or vocational program related to manufacturing, industrial operations, maintenance, or a similar field.
    • Eligible for full-time employment before or by May 2028
    • Willing and able to meet the physical requirements.
    • Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

    What Will Put You Ahead

    • Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting or previous military experience.
    • Experience in Machinery, Millwright, Instrumentation, Loading/Unloading, Rail, Truck, Marine, etc.

    At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate''s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

    Hiring Philosophy

    All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

    Who We Are

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    At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

    Our Benefits

    Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

    Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

    Equal Opportunities

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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