Process Control Operator Intern

IFF • Terre Haute, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Health & Biosciences: Channeling our passion for nature and bioscience into sustainable, life-enhancing technologies that power innovative solutions across healthcare, food, consumer and industrial markets. The role is based on Terre Haute, IN (On- site role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration. Where You’ll Make a Difference Complete one full week of safety orientation and introduction to plant operations. Gain hands-on knowledge of our end-to-end manufacturing process. Shadow an entry-level Process Operator in Reactions for approximately two weeks. Shadow an advanced Purification and Evaporation Operator for approximately two weeks. Shadow a Skilled Process/Utilities Operator for approximately two weeks. Optionally shadow Automated Packaging Operations for an additional two weeks. Participate in DCS (Distributed Control System) training focused on basic process control. Support field verification of equipment status and process conditions. Observe maintenance tasks on process equipment and learn fundamentals of equipment reliability. Learn to complete process batch records and understand training documentation requirements. What Makes You the Right Fit Are currently enrolled in a technical, engineering, or industrial-related academic program. Demonstrate strong interest in manufacturing, operations, or process control. Learn quickly in hands-on environments and enjoy understanding how systems work. Communicate effectively and collaborate well with operators and technical staff. Are comfortable spending time on the plant floor observing equipment and processes. Can follow strict safety procedures and work with attention to detail. Have basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn control systems. Are reliable, responsible, and punctual throughout the internship period. Are available to work up to 40 hours per week on dayshift during the 7–9 week program. How You Would Stand Out Prior exposure to manufacturing, industrial operations, or maintenance environments. Coursework related to process engineering, automation, or industrial technology. Strong mechanical or technical aptitude. Why Choose Us? Opportunity to develop a strong foundation in process control and manufacturing operations. A structured internship designed to connect classroom learning with real-world applications. Hands-on exposure to multiple operating areas within the plant. Professional mentorship from experienced operators and technical staff. A meaningful pipeline program that may lead to future employment opportunities. A safety-focused environment committed to your development and learning. We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more At IFF, we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products – advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. We value an inclusive, creative workplace where all individuals can thrive and do their best work. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.

Requirements

• Are currently enrolled in a technical, engineering, or industrial-related academic program.
• Demonstrate strong interest in manufacturing, operations, or process control.
• Learn quickly in hands-on environments and enjoy understanding how systems work.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate well with operators and technical staff.
• Are comfortable spending time on the plant floor observing equipment and processes.
• Can follow strict safety procedures and work with attention to detail.
• Have basic computer proficiency and willingness to learn control systems.
• Are reliable, responsible, and punctual throughout the internship period.
• Are available to work up to 40 hours per week on dayshift during the 7–9 week program.

Nice To Haves

• Prior exposure to manufacturing, industrial operations, or maintenance environments.
• Coursework related to process engineering, automation, or industrial technology.
• Strong mechanical or technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Complete one full week of safety orientation and introduction to plant operations.
• Gain hands-on knowledge of our end-to-end manufacturing process.
• Shadow an entry-level Process Operator in Reactions for approximately two weeks.
• Shadow an advanced Purification and Evaporation Operator for approximately two weeks.
• Shadow a Skilled Process/Utilities Operator for approximately two weeks.
• Optionally shadow Automated Packaging Operations for an additional two weeks.
• Participate in DCS (Distributed Control System) training focused on basic process control.
• Support field verification of equipment status and process conditions.
• Observe maintenance tasks on process equipment and learn fundamentals of equipment reliability.
• Learn to complete process batch records and understand training documentation requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to develop a strong foundation in process control and manufacturing operations.
• A structured internship designed to connect classroom learning with real-world applications.
• Hands-on exposure to multiple operating areas within the plant.
• Professional mentorship from experienced operators and technical staff.
• A meaningful pipeline program that may lead to future employment opportunities.
• A safety-focused environment committed to your development and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed