Fall Operations Intern

Internship Opportunity

Gain exposure to many facets of the dairy industry, focusing on quality assurance, safety, operations and/or maintenance depending on the field of studies for the student intern and needs at the facility.

Perform short projects (weight checks, analyze efficiencies, process identification) and work on database set up and structuring (preventative maintenance, pallet tracking, butterfat tests).

Assist in preparation of audits (SQF, regulatory, organic) and work in different areas in the plant in order to gain familiarity with process flow.

Work with pasteurizing, separating, freezing, cooling, filling, mixing, standardizing, packaging and storing operations of milk, ice cream and cultured products.

Assist in compilation and analysis of production and cost data required for company or government reporting.

Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately.

Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues.

Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Able to follow directions and carry out instructions.

Able to effectively work in a team environment.

Able to legibly write entries for record keeping.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Must be able to read, write and speak English.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans