Operations Intern

Location: Indianapolis, IN

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Indianapolis

Workplace type: On Site

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our R&D team for summer 2027! As the R&D Plant-based Protein Intern, you will support progression of a research project related to plant-based protein ingredient characterization. You will have the opportunity to evaluate functional characteristics of new protein ingredients and relate functionality to food and beverage application utility. This work will also give you the opportunity to include verifying nutritional characteristics including in vitro digestibility as a proxy for protein quality determination!

What you will do

Responsible for personal safety as well as the safety of plant personnel and contractors.

• Support safety, environmental, and quality initiatives, including performing and assisting in investigations & corrective actions ·

Ensure workforce compliance with all plant quality procedures and guidelines

• Support plant productivity and production scheduling requirements
• Remove obstacles to help productivity of hourly workforce ·

Support maintenance requirements and cost control initiatives

Agility andInnovation

• Identify and execute on improvement projects that impact the hourly workforce position
• Offer new ideas and think outside-the-box
• Ensure team adaptability, flexibility and readiness to changeRelationshipsand People
• Professionally lead and manage production requirements with the hourly workforce
• Create environment conducive to teamwork
• Participate and lead improvement projects
• Support employee coaching and counseling guidelines

What you will bring

Progress towards a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or other related engineering field

Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment

Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports

Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day

Who you are

Eager to explore careers in the food & beverage industry

Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others

Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Desire to see and create results

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must

Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.

Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.

If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

Total Rewards Package – competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location

Internship Program Events & Activities – programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL

Intern Coaching Program – pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion’s culture

Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups – the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion’s Inclusion & Belonging strategy

Employee Recognition Program – a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally

Employee Discount Program – provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

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Pay Range: $22-26 USD/hr

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Relocation Available

Yes, Within Country

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