Summer 2025 Production Intern

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

Production Process Assistance

• Monitoring Equipment: Assist in monitoring various production equipment like spray dryers, evaporators, and separators.
• Raw Material Handling: Help with receiving, inspecting, and preparing raw milk for processing.
• Quality Control Checks: Participate in testing moisture levels, fat content, and other parameters of the powdered milk to ensure product quality.
• Batch Documentation: Assist in recording data related to each batch produced, including temperatures, processing times, and deviations.
• Process Optimization: Observe and suggest minor improvements in the production process for efficiency or cost savings.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Sampling Procedures: Learn and assist in proper sampling techniques for milk and milk powder at different stages of production.
• Lab Testing: Participate in laboratory tests to check for microbial contamination, shelf-life, nutritional content, and safety standards.
• Sensory Evaluation: Assist in evaluating the final product for taste, texture, and appearance.
• Hygiene Monitoring: Work with the quality control team to monitor hygiene and sanitation standards in production areas.

Maintenance & Safety

• Preventative Maintenance: Shadow the maintenance team in performing routine maintenance of machinery to prevent breakdowns.
• Safety Audits: Participate in regular safety inspections to ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
• SOP Review: Assist in reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for various equipment and processes.

Administrative Tasks

• Data Analysis: Help analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
• Report Writing: Assist in writing weekly or monthly reports summarizing production data, quality issues, or efficiency improvements.
• Internal Audits: Shadow internal audits of production processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

The qualified candidate will be a junior or senior in the fall of 2025 with a degree focus in Engineering or Food Science or related field.

An Equal Opportunity Employer