Held over an 11-week period during the summer of 2026 for undergrad students graduating between December 2026 and August 2027. The paid internship will prepare associates for a career with Walmart’s Food Manufacturing Division. Work on a meaningful project, network with industry experts, and develop your skills while having an epic summer!

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About Walmart Manufacturing

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As a member of our Manufacturing Team, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and success of Walmart’s rapidly expanding Food Manufacturing Division! Our journey into manufacturing began in the 90s with our own optical lens production, and we have since established three state-of-the-art optical labs. In recent years, we have expanded our operations to include a dairy processing plant in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2018, and a beef packaging facility in Thomasville, GA and Olathe, KS in 2019 and 2015 respectively. Excitingly, we are furthering our operations with the addition of 2 new dairy plants located in Valdosta, GA and Robinson, TX. Join our team and be a part of this incredible growth journey, gaining valuable hands-on experience and contributing to the success of a global company like Walmart!

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A Manufacturing Operations Internship means an opportunity to explore a career as part of the world’s largest retailer! We are looking for students who are strong problem solvers who can deliver solutions to complex, challenging problems. You will Learn and understand the different roles within our dairy processing plant, such as receiving, packaging, production, quality control, safety, maintenance, and warehousing.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

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Be part of an exceptional team of manufacturing experts. If you thrive on collaboration and communication, then the Manufacturing Operations Internship is perfect for you! As a Manufacturing professional, you'll play dual roles: a Leader and a Project Manager. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where you'll be a catalyst for change and a master of processes, directly impacting a continuously evolving industry. As the leader in the industry, we empower our associates to shape the future of Manufacturing Operations!

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How you'll spend your day as Manufacturing Operations Intern

• Work with a cross-functional team to solve complex problems on a large scale.
• Partner in a dynamic, collaborative environment while leveraging the resources of Walmart Inc. to gain insight into other areas of the business.
• Partner with a group of Managers, hourly associates, and sub-departments within our manufacturing environment.
• Think strategically and lead phenomenally to remove obstacles for your team, inspiring them to work with passion.
• Participate in mentorship opportunities throughout the summer.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelors degree program currently.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026-August 2027
• You have strong communication and collaboration skills.
• You think big picture.
• You showcase servant leadership skills.
• You are a structured and organized thinker.
• You have strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to relocate to a Walmart Food Manufacturing facilities after graduation: Fort Wayne, IN, Olathe, KS, Valdosta, GA, or Robinson, TX,

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Desired Majors:

• Food Science
• Agriculture
• Operations
• Business
• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Management
• Transportation and Logistics
• or other relevant majors

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Office Environment:

Food Manufacturing facility, including outdoors.
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Job Location:

Valdosta, GA
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Walmart and Sams Club does offer housing and relocation benefits to students that meet qualifications.

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A successful candidate will not require sponsorship from Walmart for authorization to work now or in the future.

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