About this role
Primary Duties / Responsibilities:
- Support plant’s capex projects with vendor follow up and project timelines updates
- Support the CI/Automation initiatives for plant operations to implement projects and improve OEE and shrink
- Use of CAD tools to design new equipment layout and facility improvements
- Work cross functional for improvements in operations, quality, maintenance, production, planning
- The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the employee but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
The qualified candidate will be a Junior or Senior in the Fall of 2026 with a degree focus in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics Automation, Chemical)
An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
Other facts
About Dairy Farmers of America
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.
What you'll do
- The intern will support the plant's capital expenditure projects and assist with continuous improvement and automation initiatives. They will also use CAD tools for designing equipment layouts and work cross-functionally to enhance operations.
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