Job Type:

Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

INVEST IN YOU The talents of our employees are our most important ingredient. We’re looking for committed people who are ready to work hard for the cause of better milk and a better world. In return, we offer a stimulating work environment where they can develop and apply their talents.

Be bold, aim for excellence and you will find what you are looking for during an internship at Agropur! We dairy you!

With us, our 7700 employees are the essential ingredient to our success!

Would you like to know who we are? https://info.agropur.com/agropur-internship-program

The Product Development Intern works closely with the Product Development & Technical Services Manager and other members of technical services and operations team to research and manage specifically assigned projects. The Product Development Intern is assigned a few projects and is responsible for executing on the assigned projects.

What is this role?

• Develop, test and evaluate cheese for functional properties that meets the project needs.

• Assist Product Development Specialists and Regional Product Development Manager from benchtop to plant trials.

• Plan and analyze experiments.

• Document and communicate all research work to respective team members.

• Acquire current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws related to Product Development in a dairy manufacturing environment.

• Complete routine progress reports throughout the term of the internship with a final report to be presented to the entire Product Development team and the end of the internship.

• Take direction on assignments and then work autonomously or with appropriate team(s) to accomplish assignment objectives.

What you need to join our team

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in a Food Science or related field as a candidate for graduation.

• Demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.

• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strive to exceed goals, and motivate self and others to achieve positive outcomes.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.

• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word, Outlook and field-specific software.

• Intermediate math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, comparative analysis, measurements, statistical analysis).

How Agropur invests in YOU

• Hourly wages can vary from $18 to $24 depending on your level of advancement and the program of study;

• Work in a plant in the dairy food industry;

• Work in close proximity with the internship supervisor;

• The schedule is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday;

• Must be able to travel to the work location.

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! 

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 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 therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.