Production Internship

Marathon Cheese Corporation; Town of Marathon (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A cheese production company in Wisconsin is offering a Production Internship for undergraduate students. Interns will work closely with management on various projects, leading teams in their functional areas and ensuring effective production processes. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role provides a hands-on experience in the production environment and includes duties like arranging staff and conducting equipment inspections.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good conflict management and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
• Good organizational skills.
• Tactfully maintain confidentiality of information with employees and public.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Arrange staff to meet production needs.
• Lead the people and processes for assigned functional areas.
• Utilize labor and resources to maximize efficiency.
• Assist with employee scheduling and performance management.
• Review department paperwork and reports daily.
• Perform work tasks on the floor as needed.
• Conduct inspections of equipment and procedures.

Skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Good conflict management and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy

Good organizational skills

Tactfully maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of various computer applications (MS Word, Excel, ERP)

Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Excel

ERP

Education

Enrolled in undergraduate studies

Tools

MS Word

Excel

ERP

Job description

Production Internship

We are accepting applications for a Production Internship. To be eligible for the internship, you must be enrolled in undergraduate studies offered through an accredited university or technical college in addition to meeting our standard criteria. We ask that the applications be submitted by April 3, 2026.

Position Information

Production Interns will work closely with supervision and management on the production floor to complete special projects and aid in day to day tasks. This position reports to the Shift Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Arranging staff to meet production needs
• Lead the people and processes for your assigned functional area(s)
• Effectively utilize labor and other resources to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Assist supervision with managerial functions including, but not limited to: employee scheduling, performance management, disciplinary action, performance reviews, responding to employee questions and concerns, work direction, ensuring safe work practices, ext.
• Review department paperwork and reports daily
• Perform work tasks on the floor as needed
• Conduct inspections of equipment and procedures

All employees are responsible for the quality and food safety of our products. All food safety and quality concerns/problems should be brought to the attention of personnel with authority to initiate action.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications for Production Intern

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good conflict management and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Good organizational skills
• Tactfully maintain confidentiality of information with employees and public
• Knowledge of various computer applications (MS Word, Excel, ERP) and office equipment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.