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Butterball Farms•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Butterball® Farms is seeking a part-time intern to develop standard operating procedures and video training materials while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The primary focus is enhancing existing training videos and developing, recording, and editing new training content for production employees. The intern will collaborate with EHS, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering teams to turn technical processes and safety requirements into clear, engaging training materials. The role combines training and video development with operations and manufacturing support. The intern will improve existing videos; plan, record, edit, and produce new safety and operational training content; create supporting graphics, presentations, and job aids; and assist with standard work instructions, procedures, reliability, and continuous improvement projects using RedZone and other systems. Training topics may include GMPs, PPE, machine safety, ergonomics, sanitation, and emergency procedures. Expected deliverables include approved training videos published in RedZone, an inventory of training materials and gaps, a consistent process for creating and maintaining training videos, updated standard work instructions and visual job aids as needed, and a final presentation summarizing completed work and recommendations. All training content must be reviewed and approved by appropriate subject matter experts before publication. The position is based in both an office and a food production/processing environment. The intern must follow GMPs, food safety requirements, PPE requirements, and company safety protocols. It offers hands-on experience in food manufacturing, video production, safety training, standardized work, and visual training materials, with exposure to EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Reliability.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Safety, Communications, Marketing, video production, digital media, instructional design, or a related field.
Must have completed sophomore year.
Video editing experience with Adobe, Canva, CapCut, or similar software.
Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to translate technical information into clear, easy-to-understand content.
Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and with cross-functional teams.
Interest in manufacturing, safety, engineering, or continuous improvement.
Ability to sit or stand at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods.
Frequent walking throughout the manufacturing facility.
Occasional bending, stooping, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
Ability to work around manufacturing equipment and in cold environments, including occasional freezer exposure.
Ability to adhere to GMPs, food safety requirements, PPE, and company safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

Basic video production experience.

Responsibilities

Improve and organize existing training videos.
Plan, record, edit, and produce new safety and operational training videos.
Work with subject matter experts to develop accurate, engaging training content.
Create supporting training materials, including graphics, presentations, and job aids.
Help develop training on GMPs, PPE, machine safety, ergonomics, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
Assist with creating and updating standard work instructions and procedures.
Support reliability and continuous improvement projects using RedZone and other systems.
Work with Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Partner with cross-functional teams on manufacturing and special projects.
Document existing training materials, gaps, and priorities.
Establish a consistent process for creating, reviewing, and maintaining training videos.
Update standard work instructions and visual job aids as needed.
Prepare a final presentation summarizing completed projects, remaining training needs, and recommendations for future improvements.
Ensure training content is reviewed and approved by appropriate subject matter experts before publication.