Agropur · 1 month ago
Quality Assurance Intern
Le Sueur County, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAgropur is a leading dairy manufacturing company that is committed to producing high-quality nutritious products. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Intern for Summer 2026 to assist in various quality and safety tasks while gaining valuable experience in the dairy industry.
Industrial
Responsibilities
Uphold Agropur’s Food Safety, Quality and Employee Safety requirements at all times
Learn and assist with conducting laboratory equipment validation or method/GLP development
Assist with executing validation report or method protocole
Learn to anticipate, trouble shoot, and resolve problems with good laboratory practice
Collect samples for equipment, environmental and in-process monitoring
Review documentation as it relates to food safety requirements and laboratory GLP
Take direction on assignments and then work autonomously or with appropriate team(s) to accomplish assignment objectives
Acquire current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws related to Quality Assurance in a dairy manufacturing environment
Thoroughly learn about the Agropur business model and how to run an efficient Quality department
Present a summary of projects and lessons learned at end of internship, if applicable
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in an Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree or Master's program in a Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry - or Agricultural Science-related program as a candidate for graduation
Strong Communication: Able to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels, both internally and externally
Customer Focus & Initiative: Dedicated to meeting expectations, acting with customers in mind, and driving results with minimal supervision
Collaboration & Adaptability: Works effectively in team environments, adapts quickly to change, and maintains constructive relationships
Organizational & Technical Skills: Demonstrates strong time management, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant tools
Problem Solving & Accountability: Applies logic to solve challenges, scopes tasks accurately, and consistently delivers high-quality outcomes
Benefits
Relocation assistance and housing stipend (if applicable)
Company
Agropur
Agropur cooperative is a Canadian dairy industry leader.
Founded in 1938
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$770MKey Investors
La Caisse
2015-12-17Series Unknown· $300M
2014-12-18Series Unknown· $470M
Leadership Team
Brad Cashaw
Chief Operating Officer
Alex Nicholson
Buisness Partner - Process Transformation
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