Maintenance Intern

Location: Lake Norden

Job Type:Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Invest in YOU, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

Are you ready to launch your career in operations and make a real impact? Agropur is seeking a Maintenance Intern to join our team in Lake Norden, South Dakota for Summer 2026.Why Agropur?

Attractive pay and housing assistance so you can focus on learning, not logistics.

Hands-on experience with real-world projects in a world-class dairy operation.

Direct access to plant leadership and networking opportunities.

A launchpad for your career in one of North America’s leading dairy  part of a team committed to quality, nutrition, and sustainability – helping feed communities across the globe.

What this role is about:

Work in various areas of plant operations including milk receiving, cheese make, drying, packaging, shipping, waste water treatment, etc. Learn as much about the Agropur business model and how to run an efficient, large-scale, dairy manufacturing plant.

Actively meet and speak with plant employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs.

Work on projects to improve employee, process and plant efficiencies.

Learn to successfully troubleshoot equipment for electrical and mechanical systems different areas of the plant.

Take direction on assignments and then work autonomously or with appropriate team(s) to accomplish assignment objectives.

Acquire current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws related to Maintenance in a dairy manufacturing environment.

Actively meet and speak with Maintenance employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs.

Present a summary of projects and lessons learned at end of internship, if applicable.

What we're looking for:

Currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in a Dairy Science, Diary Manufacturing, Engineering, or related program as a candidate for graduation.

Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.

Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

Ready to launch your career in Maintenance? Apply today and join Agropur in shaping the future of dairy!

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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