Feed Mill Intern - Summer 2027

River Valley Cooperative; Wellington; On-site; NZD 2,755,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Job summary

River Valley Coop in Wellington, NZ, is seeking a Feed Mill Intern to gain hands-on experience in feed manufacturing, quality control, and safety procedures. You will assist with daily operations, ingredient handling, and production, while learning equipment operation and regulatory compliance.

Working alongside mill operators and managers, you will monitor equipment, support inventory, collect QA samples, and help improve processes to ensure high-quality feed products.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Some college coursework or pursuing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily feed mill operations, including ingredient handling and feed production.
• Monitor equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Collect and prepare feed samples for quality assurance testing.
• Support inventory management by tracking raw materials and finished feed.
• Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the mill to meet safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Some College

Job description

The Feed Mill Intern will assist in the daily operations of the feed mill, gaining hands on experience in the feed manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety procedures. This role provides exposure to inventory management, equipment operation, and compliance with regulatory standards. The intern will work closely with mill operators and managers to ensure efficient production and delivery of high quality feed products.What You'll Do:Assist with daily feed mill operations, including ingredient handling and feed production.Monitor and maintain equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.Collect and prepare feed samples for quality assurance testing.Support inventory management by tracking raw materials and finished feed.Help maintain cleanliness and organization of the mill to meet safety and regulatory standards.Observe and follow all safety protocols and company policies.Document production data and assist with reporting as needed.Collaborate with mill operators and managers on process improvements.Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.What You'll bring:Some CollegeBasic computer skills requiredValid driver’s licenseWorking conditions:May be exposed to dust, noise, heat, cold, ag chemicals, and vapors, and moving machinery. May be required to work long hours, as well as work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.Benefits: For information about our benefits package, please visit our website at https://www.rivervalleycoop.com/careers.