Job Summary
This position offers a comprehensive exposure to the dairy manufacturing process, starting from the procurement and reception of raw materials, extending through production, laboratory testing, storage in warehouses, and culminating in delivery logistics. Candidates will gain hands-on experience by shadowing various activities encompassing route delivery, merchandising strategies, financial operations, and inventory oversight.
Responsibilities
- Observe and learn the entire dairy manufacturing cycle, including raw material handling and production processes.
- Engage in laboratory testing to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Accompany team members on route deliveries to understand logistics and customer interactions.
- Assist in merchandising efforts to promote dairy products effectively.
- Support financial management practices related to the dairy industry.
- Participate in inventory management to help track and control stock levels.
Qualifications
- Candidates must be junior or senior students expected to graduate in the fall of 2027.
- A degree focus in a scientific field relevant to the dairy industry is required.
Dairy Farmers of America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
