Quality Assurance Intern

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern to assist the QA and Laboratory Leadership teams in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment in Minnesota. The position focuses on monitoring production parameters, ensuring food safety and quality, and supporting various QA projects.

You will gain hands-on experience, learn company protocols, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence during the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in a Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry or Agricultural Science or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Interest in food manufacturing, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support quality, food safety, and sanitation inspections.
• Assist with product, ingredient, and packaging quality verification.
• Collect samples and support monitoring and testing programs.
• Review quality and food safety documentation.
• Partner with Quality team members to learn various functions within the department.
• Present key project outcomes and learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Dairy/Food/Chemistry/Agricultural Science degree

Job description

Job Type:

Intern (Durée déterminée) (Stagiaire)The Quality Assurance Intern works closely with the Quality Assurance and Laboratory Leadership team on various tasks and projects to maintain consistency in company protocols and procedures. This position assists in helping maintain Agropur’s commitment to food safety & quality by monitoring and verifying production parameters in accordance with the Quality programs. The Quality Assurance Intern may report to any member of the Plant Leadership Team, but typically to a Quality Assurance Manager, supervisor or Plant Director. The responsibilities of the Quality Assurance Intern will vary based on assignments and department needs.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to create value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of Agropur means joining a team where your contributions matter, your ideas are heard, and your work has a meaningful impact on the future of our business.

At Agropur, every role is designed to create value and drive results. As an Quality Assurance Intern , you will work alongside Quality Assurance and Laboratory Leadership teams on various tasks and projects to maintain consistency in company protocols and procedures and gain firsthand experience in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment.

Why Choose Agropur?

As a Quality Assurance Intern, you’ll gain more than just internship experience. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance




• Support meaningful projects that impact product quality and operational excellence




• Work alongside experienced Quality professionals in a dairy manufacturing environment




• Build relationships with leaders and cross-functional teams




• Expand your professional network across a leading dairy cooperative




• Explore future career opportunities within Agropur

Where You Will Drive Value

• Support quality, food safety, and sanitation inspections.




• Assist with product, ingredient, and packaging quality verification.




• Collect samples and support monitoring and testing programs.




• Review quality and food safety documentation.




• Partner with Quality team members to learn various functions within the department.




• Present key project outcomes and learnings at the conclusion of the internship.

What Will Enable You to Have an Impact

• Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in a Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry or Agricultural Science or releted field.




• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.




• Effective communication and organizational skills.




• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.




• Interest in food manufacturing, food safety, and continuous improvement.

Join a Team Where Your Impact Matters

At Agropur, interns are treated as valuable contributors, not observers. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that create real business value while helping produce high-quality dairy products enjoyed by consumers every day.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.