Graduate Manufacturing & Operations Trainee

Hilmar Cheese Company

Hilmar (CA)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 103,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company invites recent graduates to join a structured 24‑month rotational Graduate Trainee Program designed to fast‑track careers in manufacturing and business operations. You will rotate across facilities in Hilmar, CA, Dalhart, TX and Dodge City, KS, gaining broad exposure to operations, engineering, quality, and leadership development.

Participants will build leadership and problem‑solving skills while contributing to safety, quality, and process improvements.

Qualifications

Leadership, analytical and problem solving abilities.
Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

Participate in cross-functional rotational assignments to gain broad exposure to manufacturing operations, engineering, quality, technical services, and business functions.
Support operational, technical, and continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and business performance.
Analyze data and develop insights using enterprise systems and reporting tools to support decision-making and problem-solving.
Assist with product commercialization, process optimization, quality initiatives, and plant performance improvements.
Gain exposure to customer interactions, audits, regulatory requirements, and food safety programs.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to understand end-to-end manufacturing processes.
Present project results, recommendations, and key learnings to leadership throughout the program.