Fall 2026 Operations Intern

Purity Dairy • Nashville, TN

3d

About The Position

Gain exposure to many facets of the dairy industry, focusing on quality assurance, safety, operations and/or maintenance depending on the field of studies for the student intern and needs at the facility.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Production or general work experienced preferred
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
• Able to follow directions and carry out instructions
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Perform short projects (weight checks, analyze efficiencies, process identification) and work on database set up and structuring (preventative maintenance, pallet tracking, butterfat tests)
• Assist in preparation of audits (SQF, regulatory, organic) and work in different areas in the plant in order to gain familiarity with process flow
• Work with pasteurizing, separating, freezing, cooling, filling, mixing, standardizing, packaging and storing operations of milk, ice cream and cultured products
• Assist in compilation and analysis of production and cost data required for company or government reporting
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED