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Summer 2027 Operations Intern
CompanyDairy Farmers of America, Inc.
LocationUnited States
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 2, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide operational leadership and support plant projects, including a new intermediate shelf life project. They will also be responsible for completing a specific project aimed at improving operational efficiency.
Internship Type
full time temporary
Company Size
8732
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:
- Operational Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Support New Intermediate Shelf Life Project Install
- Support Plant Projects
- Start and finish project improving a specific area of Operational Efficiency
Qualifications
- The qualified candidate will be currently be starting their junior or senior year in an undergraduate program with a degree focus in Business, Leadership, or Engineering.
- Internship is expected to last May through September, though adjustments are possible to align with school schedule
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
Operational LeadershipOperational EfficiencyProject ManagementBusiness AnalysisEngineering PrinciplesProcess Improvement
Categories
ManufacturingManagement & LeadershipEngineeringLogistics
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