Who We Are

Since 1955, we have been on a mission To Passionately Feed Millions Daily with High Quality Food People Enjoy!  We are a third-generation family-owned and professionally managed organization with a commitment to strategic growth. We continue to be successful because of talented people, just like you, who choose to join our family and call E.A. Sween home. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming, respectful, and rewarding culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each and every day.  At E.A. Sween, our team members are seen, heard, and appreciated not just for what they do, but for who they are. We hope you’ll join us!

What We’re Seeking

We’re looking for a curious, proactive, and dependable Office Intern who is excited to explore different areas of the business and contribute to meaningful work. The ideal candidate embraces our company values and culture, has a strong desire to learn, and is open to taking on a variety of tasks. This internship is designed to be mutually beneficial—offering hands-on experience and cross-functional exposure, while allowing us to benefit from your fresh perspective and support. As an Office Intern at E.A. Sween, you may support various departments, including but not limited to Human Resources, Maintenance, Engineering, Production, and Marketing.

Compensation for this role is $20.00/hour, consistent with our internal compensation framework.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Assist with general administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, organizing digital documents, and updating spreadsheets.
• Help gather and organize data to support departmental projects (e.g., maintenance logs, production reports, HR tracking documents).
• Participate in team meetings, taking notes and following up on assigned action items.
• Conduct research or benchmarking to support innovation, safety, training, or operational improvement initiatives.
• Help maintain and track budgets, supply inventories, or vendor records.
• Provide ad-hoc support to various functional teams based on project needs or seasonal priorities.

Potential Learning Outcomes

• Gain a broad understanding of how departments collaborate in a manufacturing business.
• Improve organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills in a real-world setting.
• Learn how to manage and analyze data to support decision-making.
• Understand the basics of budgeting, inventory control, and project coordination.
• Experience different workplace systems, including maintenance tracking and data platforms.
• Build professional connections and explore potential career paths in operations, HR, marketing, engineering, or continuous improvement.
• Strengthen soft skills such as time management, teamwork, and adaptability.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications)

• Active enrollment in a 4-year accredited college in a relevant course of study. Entering Junior or Senior year.
• Proficiency in Excel (ideally pivot tables, and functions)
• Strong oral and written communications skills and be able to work effectively and build relationships with others.
• Good organization, time management and planning skills

How You’ll Find Success at EAS

• Value People Most of All: Show respect & care, embrace diversity, and empower others.

Commit to Safety Everyday: See something say something do something, practice safe behavior, and celebrate safety success.

• Invest in Our Company to Thrive: Share ideas to improve, learn & grow, and embrace change.
• Think Before Doing And Act Decisively: Make thoughtful decisions, work together to find solutions, and do what’s right.
• Welcome Constructive Straight Talk: Be honest and respectful even when difficult, be open to ideas and feedback, and ask questions to understand.
• Serve Up Exceptional Experiences: Provide value to customers, take pride in your work, and help others to be successful.
• Enjoy What You Do!: Have a positive attitude, Live the Spirit of E.A. Sween, and celebrate success.