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AMT Intern

CompanyConagra Brands
LocationJackson
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will work in the Plant Services department to job shadow industrial maintenance technicians and provide hands-on support for industrial machinery. They are also responsible for attending meetings, following food safety and location safety standards, and performing assigned tasks.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
7982
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 hours
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About The Company
Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results. We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.
About the Role
Shift: 6:30 AM-7:00 PM

Hourly Rate: $19.25 an hour

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (AMT) is a highly trained individual with special skillsets that work in manufacturing environments. A multi-skilled maintenance technician has a broad foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in the areas of electrical and electronic circuits, robotics, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers, motor controls and hydraulics/pneumatics equipment


Schedule: 1st shift, 6:30am - 7:00pm.

NOTE: This is a part-time position working only Monday & Wednesday, while attending school.


A Taste of Your Responsibilities:


  • Work in the Plant Services department
  • Job shadow other Industrial Maintenance Techs
  • Under direct supervision by another Tech, provide hands support and work with industrial machinery
  • Attend meetings and calls as needed
  • Follow GMP's (food safety) & location safety standards
  • Other duties assigned by a tech or manager/supervisor


Ingredients Required for Your Success:

  • High School Diploma required
  • Currently enrolled in an AMT program
  • Effective communication skills as measured through the submission of a written essay
  • Commitment to work in a team and problem-solving environment

Physical Requirements:

Depending on the role, physical and environmental requirements may vary but can include:
Being on your feet, walking around the facility, climbing stairs/ladders or kneeling for extended periods of time.
Performing consistent repetitive tasks.
Frequently lifting, pushing or carrying materials.
Also be aware that in a manufacturing environment, the noise levels can be high, and temperatures may vary. More information on the essential tasks and facility will be shared during the hiring process

Anticipated Close Date: October 15, 2026

Location: Jackson, Tennessee

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

  • Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

  • Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Key Skills
Electrical circuitsElectronic circuitsRoboticsInstrumentationProgrammable logic controllersMotor controlsHydraulicsPneumaticsIndustrial machinery maintenanceFood safetyProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunication skills
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineeringFood & Beverage
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceCompany-paid life insuranceAccident insuranceDisability insurance401(k)Pension eligibilityFinancial wellness programsStock purchase planCareer development opportunitiesEmployee resource groupsPaid-time offVolunteer opportunities