Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern

Agropur; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hands-on experience

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Agropur invites motivated students for a Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern role in the United States. You will work with the Technical Services Manager and Operations teams to research and manage projects supporting whey ingredient innovation and manufacturing.

Locations include Le Sueur, MN or Luxemburg, WI. This fixed-term trainee internship offers competitive pay, relocation assistance where applicable, and real-world manufacturing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Interest in innovation, manufacturing, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

Responsibilities

• Support dairy protein and whey ingredient research through laboratory experiments, pilot testing, and plant trials.
• Design, execute, analyze, and document research projects while communicating results to technical and operations teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Plant Leadership to support project objectives.
• Develop knowledge of dairy manufacturing, technical services, industry regulations, and Agropur's business operations.
• Present project updates throughout the internship and deliver a final summary of results, recommendations, and lessons learned to stakeholders.

Education

Pursuing Dairy/Food Science degree (Assoc/Bach/Master)

Job description

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

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 a Whey Ingredients Technical Services Intern, you will work alongside the Technical Services Manager and members of the Technical Services and Operations teams to research and manage assigned projects that support whey ingredient innovation and manufacturing.

Locations include Le Sueur, MN or Luxemburg, WI.

Why Choose Agropur?

• Earn competitive pay
• Receive relocation assistance (where applicable)
• Lead and contribute to meaningful, business-impacting projects
• Gain real-world manufacturing and leadership experience
• Build relationships with plant leaders and industry professionals
• Expand your professional network across a leading dairy cooperative
• Explore future career opportunities within Agropur

Where You Will Drive Value

• Support dairy protein and whey ingredient research through laboratory experiments, pilot testing, and plant trials.
• Design, execute, analyze, and document research projects while communicating results to technical and operations teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Automation, and Plant Leadership to support project objectives.
• Develop knowledge of dairy manufacturing, technical services, industry regulations, and Agropur's business operations.
• Present project updates throughout the internship and deliver a final summary of results, recommendations, and lessons learned to stakeholders.

What Will Enable You To Have An Impact

• Currently pursuing an Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Dairy Science, Agricultural Science, Food Science, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Interest in innovation, manufacturing, continuous improvement, and leadership development.

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.

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