Product Development Intern - Summer 2026

Select Milk • La Crosse, WI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Select Custom Solutions is seeking a Product Development Intern for the Summer of 2026 in La Crosse, WI. This internship offers hands-on experience in food product development, assisting the Innovation team with product innovation, sample preparation, and the day-to-day operations of the sample program. The intern will gain exposure to ingredient handling, formulation support, inventory management, and sample fulfillment, collaborating cross-functionally with Innovation, Sales, and Customer Experience (CX) teams. The role provides an opportunity to learn about food science, ingredient functionality, and the product development lifecycle within a company focused on growth, innovation, and excellence.

Requirements

• Completion of one (1) year in a Bachelor’s Degree program with technical and/or scientific coursework.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a professional lab environment.
• Ability to read a batch formulation and correctly weigh up ingredients using appropriate scale.
• Ability to determine availability of ingredients required to complete the sample request.
• Ability to use barcode scanner to inventory new ingredient samples.
• Ability to locate and pull ingredient samples in the warehouses.
• Ability to prepare samples with special shipping materials.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Safety Protocol.
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry accurately and efficiently in various software and databases (Word, Excel, UPS software, SalesForce, Sample Request and Document Manager).
• Read a batch formulation and correctly weigh up ingredients using appropriate scales.
• Determine ingredient availability for sample requests.
• Obtain necessary labels and inserts from Customer Experience.
• Communicate any problems or delays in sample delivery to Innovation/Sales/CX.
• Photograph container fills and other visual samples and send digital images.
• Use a barcode scanner to inventory new ingredient samples.
• Locate and remove product from inventory as needed.
• Pull ingredient samples from warehouses to replenish inventory or fulfill sample requests.
• Follow Quality, Inventory, and Sales guidelines when removing product from inventory.
• Prepare samples with special shipping materials (e.g., packaging, dry ice) as needed.
• Box, label, and prepare samples for shipping by daily UPS deadline, arranging for other shipping methods if necessary.
• Develop a working understanding of food ingredients, brand names, vendors, and internal product codes.
• Participate in Innovation group activities, including attending meetings, performing clean-up tasks, and working on special projects.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safety Protocols.
• Stop unsafe acts, obey safety rules and procedures, and correct or report safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

Benefits

• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees