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Intern
CompanyDairy Farmers of America, Inc.
LocationLubbock
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 21, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will gain exposure to the entire manufacturing process, ranging from procurement and pasteurization to packaging and warehouse logistics. They will also assist with inventory management and perform necessary lab testing at each stage of production.
Internship Type
part time temporary
Company Size
8730
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Dairy Farmers of America, our 19,000 employees work with one goal in mind – to bring value to our family farm-owners.
As a farmer-owned cooperative, DFA offers rewarding jobs across the nation in a variety of fields, including manufacturing, accounting, communications, marketing, economics, on-farm field services, and more.
We value our employees and reward them with competitive benefits, a supportive working environment, and growth opportunities. We capitalize on the strengths of each individual and ensure that each employee is challenged in their role. Through Dairy University, employees receive online training and job enhancement, classes. Employees also have the opportunity to grow within DFA.
We also want our employees to live a healthy lifestyle and offer a health and wellness program that provides access to online classes and materials tailored to help our employees make healthier choices, as well as an Employee Assistance Program that helps employees with legal and health issues, such as advice on parenting or stress management, and free counseling sessions.
At DFA, we understand that our employees provide value within our organization and in our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, transparency, and integrity where employees are encouraged to voice their opinions and share their ideas. We also believe we have a responsibility to give back the communities in which we operate and work to do so through the DFA Cares Foundation.
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. is an equal employment employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals.
About the Role
Primary Duties / Responsibilities:
- Introduction to the entire Manufacturing Process from Procurement to Raw Receiving, to Pasteurizing, to Filling, to Packaging, to Warehouse Stocking, to Warehouse Loading with Lab Testing at each step necessary
- Focusing on each step from procurement of MIP to loading on trucks/trailers for delivery to customers
- Shadow Inventory Management
Qualifications
The qualified candidate will be a senior in the fall of 2026 with a degree focus in Dairy Science at Texas Tech University.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Key Skills
Manufacturing ProcessProcurementPasteurizingFillingPackagingWarehouse StockingInventory ManagementLab TestingDairy Science
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