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Company Descriptions:Miniat Holdings, LLC is the parent company for:Ed Miniat LLCLocated in South Holland, Illinois, Ed Miniat LLC produces value-added meats.If you've ever eaten at a large, national restaurant chain, bought a frozen meal from your grocery store, or warmed up with a can of soup on a cold day, it's likely you've enjoyed one of the many beef, pork, chicken, or turkey items we produce. Our plant in South Holland also serves as the headquarters for South Chicago Packing LLC.South Chicago Packing LLC (SCP)SCP, as most of our employees refer to it, is still located near the old Chicago stockyards. We produce animal fats and oils that are used in both food and non-food products. Our tallow and lard provide the delicious flavor found in authentic baked goods and your favorite French fries. Non-food applications of our products include everything from fabric softener sheets to candles!Position Description:This position is specifically for the South Chicago Packing facility and will work primarily from that location (West 38th Street, near the Chicago White Sox stadium)The paid intern positions at Miniat Holdings LLC provide opportunities to work in a hands-on environment and become actively involved in various projects related to your field of study. The Internship opportunities will be available at Ed Miniat LLC, located in South Holland, IL and South Chicago Packing LLC, located in Chicago, IL.Overview of Responsibilities:You will be actively involved in projects that may include the analysis of products and processes, research and data gathering, and provide support to manufacturing or administrative departments. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate problem solving abilities provide input and suggestions for improvement to the management team.Participate in weekly meetings with fellow interns to review and update the team on your progress and project involvement. Each week you will assume a new meeting role or responsibility that will allow you to enhance your public speaking and presentation skills.Opportunities to interact with various levels of the Miniat staff including members of the Executive and Management team. You will have time to listen to and question them on their stories as they share their knowledge and experiences with you. They will also be expected to provide feedback to you on your presentations and performance.Minimum Qualifications:Two or more years of college course work focusing Food Science, Animal Science (Meat Science), Microbiology, Food Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Safety, Sales, HR, Talent Acquisition or other related business and manufacturing area of study.Strong working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications.Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.For our Research and Development positions regular taste testing of animal products (beef & pork products) will be requiredSchedule:Monday through Friday, with our first shift positions scheduled from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and second shift positions scheduled from 1:00 p.m-10:00 p.m.Start Date: May 28, 2024End Date: August 9, 2024This particular internship will be at South Chicago Packing facility in Chicago, IL