About this role
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Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)Invest in YOU, Join Agropur. We dairy you!
Are you ready to launch your career in operations and make a real impact? Agropur is seeking a Maintenance Intern to join our team in Lake Norden, South Dakota for Summer 2026.
Why Agropur?
Attractive pay and housing assistance so you can focus on learning, not logistics.
Hands-on experience with real-world projects in a world-class dairy operation.
Direct access to plant leadership and networking opportunities.
A launchpad for your career in one of North America’s leading dairy manufacturers.
Be part of a team committed to quality, nutrition, and sustainability – helping feed communities across the globe.
What this role is about:
Work in various areas of plant operations including milk receiving, cheese make, drying, packaging, shipping, waste water treatment, etc.
Learn as much about the Agropur business model and how to run an efficient, large-scale, dairy manufacturing plant.
Actively meet and speak with plant employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs.
Work on projects to improve employee, process and plant efficiencies.
Learn to successfully troubleshoot equipment for electrical and mechanical systems different areas of the plant.
Take direction on assignments and then work autonomously or with appropriate team(s) to accomplish assignment objectives.
Acquire current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws related to Maintenance in a dairy manufacturing environment.
Actively meet and speak with Maintenance employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs.
Present a summary of projects and lessons learned at end of internship, if applicable.
What we're looking for:
Currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in a Dairy Science, Diary Manufacturing, Engineering, or related program as a candidate for graduation.
Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
Ready to launch your career in Maintenance? Apply today and join Agropur in shaping the future of dairy!
AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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About Agropur
À propos d’Agropur
Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord.
Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant 29 usines au Canada et aux États-Unis, Agropur a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 8,8 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2024 et transformé plus de 6,8 milliards de litres de lait.
Les membres et employés de la Coopérative concrétisent au quotidien la vision « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. » visant le développement économique et social de leurs communautés et le respect de l’environnement et du bien-être animal.
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About Agropur
Agropur is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors in North America.
Founded in 1938, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its nearly 2,700 members based in Quebec, Ontario, and the Atlantic provinces, and its 7,000 employees. Operating 29 plants in Canada and the United States, Agropur generated revenues of $8.8 billion CAD in 2024 and processed more than 6.8 billion liters of milk.
The Cooperative’s members and employees work every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Intern will work in various areas of plant operations, learning about the Agropur business model and improving efficiencies. They will also troubleshoot equipment and present a summary of projects at the end of the internship.
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