Operations Manufacturing Intern
Operations Manufacturing Intern
Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Dairy Done Right.” As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better.
About you:
What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.
About us:
Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.
What you will do:
The Operations, Manufacturing Intern could support Cheese Make, Cheese Packaging, Ice Cream, and Whey. This intern will complete special projects that department managers deem necessary for their departments success in safety, food safety and productivity. Because of the variety of manufacturing processes within the Tillamook plant we are open to a variety of candidates studying the sciences, business and engineering.
Here’s a day in the life:
- Assist in Manufacturing based special projects.
- Organize, plan, and conduct research
- Analyze and interpret relevant data
- Manage small projects including defining scope, contacting contractors, soliciting bids, planning/scheduling work, and managing construction activities.
- Present data in an easy to understand format to employees at all levels of the company.
- Help sort and identify aesthetically pleasing blocks for future contests.
- Possess strong analytical, organization, research, and project management skills.
- Must be able to perform statistical analysis of research data and make inferences based on the analysis.
- Must be familiar with the cheese production process or be willing to learn the process including factors which influence quality and common process controls.
- Must be comfortable teaching and presenting scientific information.
- Compile information into a report.
- Possess strong communication-both written & verbal abilities, and internal & external customer service skills.
- Familiar with information systems, Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Visio) and analyzing quantitative information.
Skills you’ll need:
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to work in a food manufacturing plant environment.
Plant Floor: Space can be crowded with manufacturing equipment. Must remain aware of forklift traffic. Noisy; some areas can be dusty. May encounter extremes in temperature. Requires standing entire shift, walking on uneven, slippery surfaces, stooping, bending and crouching.
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.
We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging. We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success. We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO/AA