About the role#
This is a 10-week paid internship focused on manufacturing operations within our cheese and whey plants. You will work on real projects that impact our production systems. Throughout the summer, you will gain professional experience, interact with company leadership, and learn about the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
What you'll do#
- Improve a specific process, product line, or function within our plants.
- Find ways to reduce production costs for specific products.
- Identify causes of waste in manufacturing processes and recommend solutions.
- Develop standard work processes to implement and sustain your improvements.
What you'll need#
- Completion of your sophomore year at a college or university.
- Progress toward a degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, Food Science, Dairy Science, or Ag Management/Science.
- Basic skills in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Strong technical and analytical problem-solving abilities.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that requires standing, walking, and lifting moderate weights while wearing required PPE.
Location & details#
- Location: Dodge City, Kansas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
About Hilmar
Hilmar produces cheese and whey ingredients for customers in over 50 countries. The company operates manufacturing plants in California, Texas, and Kansas. It was founded in 1984 and currently employs over 1,000 people. The organization focuses on product innovation and dairy processing.
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