Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking an ambitious intern this summer. Our mission is to market our members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible. Founded in 1916, this dairy cooperative focuses on providing stability and value to its producer-members in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin, while focusing on sustainability, quality, and community.

Overview

We are seeking a motivated and curious students to join our Summer Internship Program at MMPA’s Quality Assurance and Product Development team. This program is designed to provide hands-on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to day-to-day operations of a state-of-the-art dairy processing facility.

The intern will report to MMPA’s Director of Quality but work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager at Remus, MI plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assigned project by conducting research, analysis, and reporting for the project
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Operations and other plant team members
• Assist in developing SOPs for various unit operations in the plant
• At the end of the internship tenure, submit a report summarizing the project work and present the findings to MMPA’s Senior Leadership team

What You’ll Gain

• Practical, real-world experience in the field of dairy processing
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to business operations and decision-making processes
• Networking opportunities across departments
• Development of professional and technical skills

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD program in Food Science, Animal Science or related field in an accredited college or university
• Pursuing a degree relevant to one or more of the departments listed
• Good communication, writing and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or similar tools
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative

Duration

Summer 2026 - Typical internships start in Mid-May to June and end by Mid-August, but the schedule can be tailored to fit the right candidate’s schedule.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. 

MMPA is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all employees as one of our top priorities. As part of our commitment to your well-being and workplace safety, all applicants are required to undergo a drug screening and background check as part of the hiring process. 

We are not accepting unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals, or résumés from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.

MMPA is an equal opportunity employer. 

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