Job OverviewGreat Lakes Cheese is seeking an intern at our X location. At GLC, you have the opportunity to grow, optimize your performance and unlock your ambitions through positions in many areas of the organization. While working independently or in a team environment, you develop leadership and critical thinking skills to help build a foundation for your career. Internships at GLC allow students to gain real job experience and receive on-the-job training that focuses on our technologies and methodologies. From the start, interns are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. This position is a paid internship.
Job Responsibilities - Assist in stabilizing and optimizing cheese-making methods and processes.
- Conduct process optimization analysis to identify areas for improvement in cheese manufacturing processes.
- Conduct cheese yield analysis to optimize production efficiency and minimize waste.
- Gain an understanding of milk composition, cheese-making techniques, membrane systems, and protein science.
- Collect and analyze production data from cheese-making and whey-processing operations.
- Observe and document production processes to identify potential areas for improvement.
- Perform downtime analysis to assess and mitigate potential disruptions in production.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and production teams to enhance product quality and process efficiency.
- Perform laboratory analysis and combine lab data with production data to draw meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
- Support R&D projects related to cheese technology and process innovation.
- Define the best functionality of cheese for shred cheese application, considering factors like texture, meltability, and flavor.
- Assist in developing and testing new cheese manufacturing technologies and processes.
- Support quality control efforts by conducting regular audits and inspections of cheese production processes.
- All GLC interns are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
- All GLC interns are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.
Required Education and Experience - Actively enrolled in Bachelors/Masters degree in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field.
- Sophomore level and above.
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Preferred Education and Experience - Problem solving skills.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting.
EEOC & DisclaimerGreat Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.