Maintenance Intern- Summer

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Executive Speakers

Social & Networking Events

Career branding & professional develop

Eight free counseling sessions

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. in Beloit, WI is seeking engineering interns for Summer 2026 to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment.

The paid internship offers exposure to reliability and maintenance projects, with responsibilities across multiple engineering areas. Interns must be enrolled as students during the internship, be able to relocate for Summer 2026, and commit to at least 10 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred).
• Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered).
• Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2026.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Reliability Engineering: Participate in helping implement strategies to enhance the reliability and lifespan of equipment and systems.
• Interpret failure data and coordinate initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Work with maintenance teams to create predictive maintenance schedules.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Sophomore-level status toward BS degree in Engineering/Engineering Technology

Job description

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: Schreiber Foods is looking for motivated and talented engineering students to join us as interns for the upcoming Summer 2026 across our manufacturing plants in the U.S. Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This position is located onsite at our Beloit, WI location. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $22.00. Our Engineering Internship Program offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment. Interns will work closely with skilled engineers, contributing to projects that have a direct impact on our operations and success. We offer internship opportunities in various areas of engineering, allowing you to specialize based on your interests and career aspirations. Interns will also participate in our company Internship Program which includes Executive Speakers, Social & Networking Events and Career Branding & Professional Development.

What you’ll do:

• Reliability Engineering: Participate in helping implement strategies to enhance the reliability and lifespan of equipment and systems.
• Interpret failure data and coordinate initiatives to reduce downtime.
• Work with maintenance teams to create predictive maintenance schedules.

What you need to succeed:

• Completed Sophomore-level status or higher toward a BS degree in an Engineering or Engineering Technology program (Electrical, Automation, Mechanical, Chemical, Engineering Physics or Manufacturing preferred).
• Students must be enrolled as student during the time of the internship (Recent or previous graduates will not be considered).
• Willingness to relocate for Summer of 2026.
• Ability to work a minimum of 10 weeks during the Summer of 2026.
• Ability to work 40 hours/week during the summer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in pursuing a full-time career in the areas listed above.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them on time and accurately.
• Desire to grow and take on new opportunities.
• Reliable transportation.

Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we are a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers' success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.

Internship benefits:

• Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
• Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
• Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
• Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
• Rewards program for referring others
• Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Discounts on our products and more

For positions that require any amount of travel:

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Life & Culture

We call ourselves partners - not employees - and there's a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. Our common goals drive and energize us as we work together to be the best we can be. Caring is a huge part of who we are. We not only help each other grow; we take care of each other along the way. Whenever a partner is experiencing a hardship, it's common for others to take the initiative to organize fundraisers to help support them through our Partners Helping Partners program. We also care about our communities and want to help make them better places to live every day. Who are we looking for? Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. It's about more than a job. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.