Operations Intern

Stanislaus Food Products • Modesto, CA

23h • $24 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias. If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a seasonal, full-time position located on-site at our Modesto Cannery. We are seeking a detail‑oriented and highly organized Operations Production Intern to support the documentation, standardization, and ongoing maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the organization. Working closely with subject matter experts and operational teams, the intern will learn to evaluate existing processes and convert them into clear, accurate, and user‑friendly SOPs. This internship provides hands‑on exposure to process improvement, operational excellence initiatives, real‑world business workflows, technical writing, documentation management, process standardization, quality management practices, and version control systems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organize information logically and clearly.
• Comfortable asking questions and working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, or similar documentation tools.
• Able to work full-time, Monday – Friday, with weekends and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with process mapping or workflow diagrams (Visio, Lucidchart, etc.)
• Familiarity with SOPs, quality systems, or compliance documentation.
• Basic understanding of operational or technical processes.
• Experience in documentation, technical writing, or quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Observing and documenting existing operational processes and workflows.
• Interviewing team members and subject matter experts to gather process details.
• Drafting, editing, and formatting Standard Operating Procedures in a consistent template.
• Ensuring SOPs are clear, concise, and easy to follow.
• Organizing and maintaining SOP documentation in shared systems or repositories.
• Revising and updating SOPs based on feedback and process changes.
• Assisting with version control and document approval tracking.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps or inefficiencies in documented processes.
• Collaborating closely with shift leadership to ensure operational accuracy and alignment
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Social Wellness – Work Experience, Company Holidays, California Sick Time, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Emotional Wellness – Dedicated People Operations Department - our Leaders have an Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness – Bi-Weekly Pay.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern