About the position
The Penn State Berkey Creamery is currently seeking a student intern to assist with processing of dairy in the Creamery plant. Primary duties include assisting with manufacturing, packaging and transport of products and associated activities. This is a hand-on position that requires active physical and mental participation including possibly late evening and early morning hours as schedules accommodate. The student should have food science experience or similar exposure to food processing at the lab, pilot plant or manufacturing plant level. The student must be able to work as part of a team as well as with a diversified group of people. The position requires a minimum of 10 hours per week commitment and the candidate selected must be able to follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist with manufacturing of dairy products
- Help with packaging of products
- Support transport of products
- Participate in associated activities in the Creamery plant
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry
Requirements
- Food science experience or similar exposure to food processing
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Willingness to work possibly late evening and early morning hours
- Commitment to a minimum of 10 hours per week
