Intern - Plant Operations (New Berlin, NY, US)

Daily Harvest; Town of New Berlin (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Chobani is offering a Plant Operations Internship in New York for hands-on manufacturing experience aligned with your field of study. You will lead a defined improvement project focused on milk yield, efficiency, waste reduction, and other key processes, using data to identify root causes and measure impact.

The role emphasizes applying Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma principles, coordinating implementations, and presenting results to plant leadership.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field.
• Interest in food manufacturing and plant operations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to take ownership of a project and drive it through completion.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Completion of at least one year of major‑specific coursework preferred.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise and hot or cold temperature.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined process improvement project focused on milk yield, operational efficiency, waste reduction, or another plant priority.
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop recommendations, help coordinate implementation, and track results.
• Conduct studies of manufacturing equipment and processes to evaluate efficiency and performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma principles to support improvements.
• Use available systems and data to create timely, accurate, and insightful reporting.
• Develop performance standards, metrics, and reporting tools to monitor operational performance.
• Present project findings, results, and recommendations to plant leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ownership of project

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Summary

The Plant Operations Internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment while developing practical skills related to the candidate’s field of study. The intern will lead a defined improvement project focused on milk yield, operational efficiency, waste reduction, or another key manufacturing process. They will use operational data to identify opportunities, determine root causes, implement improvements, and measure results.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined process improvement project focused on milk yield, operational efficiency, waste reduction, or another plant priority
• Collect and analyze operational data to identify trends, losses, and improvement opportunities
• Develop recommendations, help coordinate implementation, and track results
• Conduct studies of manufacturing equipment and processes to evaluate efficiency and performance
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or Six Sigma principles to support improvements
• Use available systems and data to create timely, accurate, and insightful reporting
• Develop performance standards, metrics, and reporting tools to monitor operational performance
• Present project findings, results, and recommendations to plant leadership
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a related field
• Interest in food manufacturing and plant operations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to take ownership of a project and drive it through completion
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Completion of at least one year of major‑specific coursework preferred
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise and hot or cold temperature

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people‑first, food‑and‑wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America’s No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold‑pressed espresso and lattes on tap at cafés nationwide, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail. In 2025, Chobani acquired Daily Harvest, a modern brand offering consumers nutritious, delicious and convenient ready‑to‑make meals.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.