Lamb Weston Summer Internship Program (2026)
Location: Kennewick, WA
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.
A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.
If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
Job Description Summary
**Accepting applicants for Summer 2026**
Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader.
Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact.
Job Description
- Paid internship, May – August (actual dates may vary)
- Gain real-world working experience through dynamic projects assigned by your mentor and assigned department
- Meet, and learn from executives, department leaders, and high performers from all parts of the Lamb Weston business (Agriculture, Supply Chain, Finance, and more).
- Combination of in-person and virtual interactions throughout the internship
- Receive guidance and feedback from your assigned mentor throughout the program
- Network and collaborate with peers, department colleagues, leaders, and other Lamb Weston employees
- Attend professional development events providing you tools that will help after the internship and after graduation
- Individual intern projects will be assigned, and a final capstone presentation made at the conclusion of the internship
Internships Include:
- Agricultural Sciences/Agronomy
- Continuous Improvement/Manufacturing
- Data Science
- Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical/Civil/Manufacturing)
- Environmental Science
- Finance/Internal Audit/Strategy
- Food Protection, Research, & Quality
- Food Science & Food Innovation
- Health & Safety (EHS)
- Information Technology (IT)
- Marketing
- Packaging Engineering
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- And More!
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled or recent graduate of a bachelor’s degree program or master's program
Demonstrated interest, or skill in the area related to the corresponding internship
Demonstrated strengths in relationship building, problem-solving, and conflict management
Strong analytical skills
Strong computer competency: experience with MS suite of products desired
Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $22.00
Interns at Lamb Weston must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship now or in the future
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid Time Off
Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
Family-Friendly Employee events
Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-230467
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 09/05/2025
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
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