Summer Internship - Elkin, NC

Are you looking for real-world experience that aligns with your future career goals and current course of study?  Weyerhaeuser is recruiting for interns for the summer of 2027 to work in a variety of roles in wood products manufacturing. At Elkin OSB, intern opportunities will be focused in the areas of Manufacturing and Engineering.

At Weyerhaeuser, interns receive extensive mentoring and have hands-on work experiences to build the foundations for a professional career. Many of our interns return as full-time employees' post-graduation, and a number of our senior leaders started their careers as interns at Weyerhaeuser.

Elkin OSB is located in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Surry and Wilkes Counties in northwestern North Carolina.  It is situated central to University of North Carolina, Appalachian State, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech and NC State Universities.  The mill is located 1 hour west of Winston-Salem, 1 hour east of Boone, 90 minutes north of Charlotte, and 30 minutes south of the Virginia/North Carolina state line. Elkin is a historical town with artisanal traditions, hiking, and wine tasting.

• Dependability – punctual and prepared to work
• Professional communication and behaviors
• Commitment to learning and understanding critical safety behavior requirements

• Must be a minimum Sophomore standing enrolled in an accredited college or university completing a Bachelor's degree (or higher), with preferred studies in Natural Resources, Wood Products, or Engineering
• Must commit to a 2-3 month internship, May – August 2027
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment
• Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• High level of initiative and motivation
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Positive attitude
• Be at least 18
• Be able and willing to work a flexible schedule (most sites operate 24/7) 
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen (includes marijuana), background check, and physical
• Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Willingness to work in a challenging environment (outdoor temperature extremes)

Please note: This internship opportunity is for manufacturing sites; our Timberlands operations list their internships separately (forestry and resources interns)

Attention Internal Applicants: To ensure transparency across the organization, please have a discussion with your manager prior to applying for any new opportunities. If you need any help facilitating this conversation, please reach out to your HR Representative for guidance. For more information on how to apply, including best practices for updating your profile or partnering with HR and Recruiting, please visit our internal applicant page on Roots: wy.com/applicants