PROTEIN INTERN

Description

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

• Benefits:
• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Requirements

Operations Intern: The intern will be working on optimizing diafiltrations ratios and centerlines running parameters for MF, UF, Nano units. This will be an organized study coupled with sampling and building a fat mass balance spreadsheet. The goal is to be able to use the acquired data to create a baseline and understand JGF improvement opportunities. This position will provide an understanding of Dairy milk components and where in the process it is captured/lost. Opportunities to learn sampling, testing, data interpretation and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Degree Programs of Interest: Dairy Science, Food Science, Engineering, AG business

Students will be on a structured internship program. They are required to work on project-based work that will directly impact the success of the business and be relevant to their achieved studies. At the end of the internship, they will be required to make a presentation to the executive committee regarding their project, their findings, and recommendations. Internships are approximately 3 months long with start date and end date negotiable based on school schedule.