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Weyerhaeuser Environmental/Manufacturing Summer Internship in Elkin, North Carolina
Are you looking for real-world experience that aligns with your future career goals and current course of study? Weyerhaeuser is recruiting for interns for the summer of 2024 to work in a variety of roles in wood products manufacturing. At Elkin OSB, intern opportunities will be focused in the areas of Environmental and Manufacturing/Raw Materials.
At Weyerhaeuser, interns receive extensive mentoring, and have hands-on work experiences to build the foundations for a professional career. Many of our interns return as full-time employees' post-graduation, and a number of our senior leaders started their careers as interns at Weyerhaeuser.
Elkin OSB is located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Surry and Wilkes Counties in northwestern North Carolina. It is situated central to University of North Carolina, Appalachian State, Wake Forest, and NC State Universities. The mill is located 1 hour west of Winston-Salem, 1 hour east of Boone, 90 minutes north of Charlotte, and 30 minutes south of the Virginia/North Carolina state line. Elkin is a historical town with artisanal traditions, hiking, and wine tasting.
Key Intern Expectations:
- Dependability – punctual and prepared to work
- Professional communication and behaviors
Commitment to learning and understanding critical safety behavior requirements
Must be a minimum Sophomore standing enrolled in an accredited college or university completing a Bachelor's degree (or higher), with preferred studies in Environmental, Natural Resources, Wood Products
- Must commit to a 2-3 month internship, May – August 2024
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment
- Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
- High level of initiative and motivation
- Strong work ethic and personal integrity
- Positive attitude
- Be at least 18
- Be able and willing to work a flexible schedule (most sites operate 24/7)
- Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen (includes marijuana), background check, and physical
- Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
- Willingness to work in a challenging environment (outdoor temperature extremes)
Please note: This internship opportunity is for manufacturing sites; our Timberlands operations list their internships separately (forestry and resources interns)
About Wood Products We've been delivering quality building products and solutions to our customers for more than 100 years. From builders and dealers to specifiers and homeowners, we offer exceptional product performance and unparalleled support. For more than a century, we’ve been building our reputation as a leader in sustainable wood products.
About Weyerhaeuser We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. *We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. *
/Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team. /
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Title: Environmental/Manufacturing Summer Internship
Location: NC-Elkin
Requisition ID: 01020116