About this role
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RegularInvest in YOU, Join Agropur. We dairy you!
Are you ready to launch your career in operations and make a real impact? Agropur is seeking Operations Interns 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 You’ll Do:
Explore every corner of dairy manufacturing by rotating through key areas of plant operations – milk receiving, cheese making, drying, packaging, and shipping.
Take ownership of meaningful projects that improve processes, boost plant performance, and enhance team efficiency.
Get hands-on with advanced equipment and learn how world-class dairy products are made.
Analyze real data to measure the impact of your process improvements.
Collaborate with experienced professionals and plant leadership to understand the full scope of operations.
Showcase your growth by presenting a summary of your projects, results, and lessons learned at the end of your internship.
Who we’re looking for:
Students currently enrolled in Dairy Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology or related fields
No experience required; in-house training provided.
Ready to launch your career in operations? 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.
Other facts
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
- Interns will rotate through key areas of plant operations, taking ownership of projects that improve processes and enhance team efficiency. They will analyze data to measure the impact of their improvements and present their findings at the end of the internship.
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