About the role#
As an Operations Intern at Agropur, you will work directly with Plant Leadership and Operations teams. You will support cheese and whey manufacturing processes while improving operational performance. This is a full-time, paid internship that provides hands-on experience in a dairy manufacturing environment. You will receive relocation assistance where applicable.
What you'll do#
- Gain exposure to plant operations including milk receiving, cheese production, drying, packaging, and shipping.
- Support projects that focus on productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
- Collect and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of your process improvements.
- Partner with Operations employees and leaders to learn various roles throughout the plant.
- Present your project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings at the end of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree program in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
- An interest in manufacturing, continuous improvement, and leadership development.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role with a rolling term.
- Positions are available in Little Chute, WI; Weyauwega, WI; Le Sueur, MN; and Lake Norden, SD.
About Agropur
Agropur operates as a dairy cooperative based in Longueuil, Quebec. Founded in 1938, it serves retail, food service, and industrial markets across North America. The organization maintains 29 plants throughout Canada and the United States. It processes over 6.8 billion liters of milk annually and generates 8.8 billion dollars in revenue.
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