Information Technology Intern (Summer 2026)

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company...

We are one of America's leading companies providing nutritious, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO verified, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values...

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish others ~ Take responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

What You'll Do This Summer...

The IT Internship (Summer 2026) is a 10-12 week paid assignment.

The internship is designed to provide a student with real world experience to support professional development.

Students would have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions, corporate meetings, networking events and/or community activities.

Internships will involve value added assignments with the opportunity to interact with various departments to acquire relevant skills.

The focus of projects would be in support of the IT department and daily problem solving, network and program and/or user technical support.

Potential for internship to lead to full time employment after graduation!

About the IT Team...

The IT Team is comprised of technical individuals who are the masterminds behind all of Beech-Nut's information and technology systems. The team is responsible for enterprise architecture, IT maintenance, network/system administration, IT security, and supporting all IT infrastructure and systems. The team works diligently to develop and implement Beech-Nut's IT systems to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness for our team so we can deliver high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

About the Work Environment...

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment. The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Our Commitment to Safety...

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company's overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.

Who You Are...

You have strong interpersonal skills and confidence; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

You have exceptional problem-solving skills.

You have proven influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills.

You have a strong attention to detail and results orientation.

You have the ability to manage a dynamic environment with a high degree of complexity.

You have a proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution.

You have strong written and verbal communication skills.

You have excellent collaborative management skills.

What You'll Need...

Must be registered as a current fulltime student pursuing a bachelor's degree in related field. Prefer at least 3rd year of study has been completed. Students must demonstrate a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Strong interpersonal skills and confidence; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the US for the entire duration of the internship.

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Above average skills, especially in Excel.

You might also have these skills...

Basic knowledge of SAP, ERP and/or EDI systems.

Network Infrastructure courses

Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.

Exceptional problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and results orientation.

Proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent collaborative management skills.

What's in it for you? Compensation & More...

At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the team, you will have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as fair compensation and many more perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following:

Rate of Pay: $16.50 per hour and pay is bi-weekly.

Amenities:

On-site fitness center - (Don't worry - we have locker rooms and showers!)

On-site café catered by Mazzone Hospitality - PRIME Business Dining

On-site Company Store

A private on-site Mother's Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work

Community garden

More Perks!

Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community

Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Safety shoe reimbursement

Casual dress code

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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