For 100 years, Duke Manufacturing has been a people‑first, family‑owned leader in the commercial food service equipment industry, dedicated to its purpose of Nourishing Our World. The company fosters a supportive, growth‑oriented workplace built on values such as courage, honesty, dignity, humility, and doing the right thing. With a collaborative, fast‑paced environment rooted in strategic customer partnerships and continuous improvement, Duke serves globally recognized quick‑serve restaurants, K-12 schools, universities, and institutions worldwide. As an employer of choice, Duke is committed to helping each team member find their passion and reach their full potential in a culture that is always learning and innovating.
Internship Summary
An HR Intern would help support the front area of the manufacturing operation while the HR Coordinator takes on additional responsibilities. They could assist employees with basic administrative tasks, communication, and coordination so staff can stay focused on production and maintain an efficient workflow.
How will it benefit the student?
This Human Resources internship would benefit a student by giving them hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment, allowing them to learn how operations, communication, and production support work in a real workplace. They would develop professional skills, organization, and teamwork, while gaining exposure to how employees coordinate to keep production running efficiently. This experience can help them build their resume and career readiness for future roles in manufacturing or business operations.
Duties/Projects
• Assist employees with administrative tasks - filing, data entry, logging production info.
• Coordinate communication - relay messages between staff, supervisors, and departments.
• Support production workflow - help prepare materials, track inventory, or organize tools.
• Greet and guide visitors or vendors - ensure smooth check-ins and directions on-site.
• Document and report - maintain simple production records, checklists, or daily logs.
• Monitor schedules - assist in tracking shifts, breaks, or task assignments.
• Safety support - help ensure safety signage, PPE compliance, and housekeeping standards.
• General office support - photocopying, scanning, or distributing internal communications.
The above list of essential duties. An employee may be required to perform additional tasks not listed above.
Internship Location and Schedule:
• Sedalia, MO (onsite)
• Mondays to Fridays 7:30am-4:00pm
• Summer 2026
Duke is an equal opportunity employer.
