Hydrite · 2 months ago
Food Group Intern (Summer 2026)
Dodge City, KS
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerHydrite Chemical Company is a family-driven and financially strong organization seeking problem-solvers to join their team. The Food Group Intern will gain practical work experience in the food industry by working on specific projects and providing chemical sanitation solutions in a food or beverage processing environment.
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Responsibilities
Perform CIP validations at various food and dairy customer facilities
Analyze wash cycles at various food customers and provide recommendations for time, cost, water, and chemical savings
Assist with preparing written service / usage reports as requested by customers/managers
Assist with providing continuous profit improvement opportunities for customers
Provide a thorough, timely analysis for assigned daily, weekly, or monthly projects/tasks that relate to the intern’s area of study
Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality and uphold the professional culture of Hydrite
Perform all relevant duties as outlined by your supervisor and all other duties to be assigned
Complete a thorough report at the conclusion of the internship program to include a summary of all training projects assigned, learning objectives completed (and those not completed) and how the internship can prepare the intern for a career in the industry. Intern should be prepared to demonstrate their accomplishments in front of Hydrite management at the conclusion of the internship
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word and Excel required
Must be a self-starter
Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English
Preferred
BS Degree in, Food or Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred
Good presentation skills preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Professional development workshops & training
In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
Hands-on project experience with real business impact
Paid volunteer time
Company-sponsored events and activities
Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, leadership Q&A, team-building, and networking with interns and co-ops across Hydrite.
Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase to present your projects to leadership.
Company
Hydrite
At Hydrite we are family driven, financially strong, and looking for problem solvers to join our growing team.
Founded in 1929
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Auerbach
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Sager, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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