• Maintenance & Engineering Intern

    Lactalis American Group Inc. (Tulare, CA)


    Maintenance & Engineering Intern

     

    Tulare, CA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=10800+Ave+184+Tulare+CA+USA+93274) • Manufacturing

     

    Job Type

     

    Internship

    Description

    TITLE: Maintenance & Engineering Intern

     

    REPORTS TO: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

     

    Looking for a job that can turn into a lifelong career? At Lactalis USA, we believe in promoting from within and giving our employees opportunities to grow. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing years of experience, we’ll provide the tools and support you need to succeed!

     

    Lactalis, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to nurturing the future by providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. We produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together every day. We offer an enviable range of dairy brands includingGalbani®, Président®, Kraft® Natural Cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond®, Parmalat®, Siggi’s®, and Stonyfield Organic®in addition to several brands imported from our affiliates in Europe.

     

    We live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity—and we’re building a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

     

    Even if you don’t meet every qualification, don’t let that stop you from applying! We’re eager to hear about yourPASSION, yourSTORY, and how you can bring yourEXPERTISEto help us make an impact!

     

    From yourPASSIONto ours

     

    The Maintenance & Engineering Intern is a 10-week paid summer internship that will work within the Industrial Maintenance & Engineering team under the guidance and supervision of the Maintenance & Engineering Manager. The Maintenance & Engineering Intern will support our manufacturing operations by assisting with preventative and reactive maintenance activities, as well as driving 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) continuous-improvement initiatives on the plant floor. The internship would provide hands-on experience in Project Management at a facility. The internship is an on-site role that will be based out of our Tulare, CA, plant.

     

    From yourEXPERTISEto ours

    Key responsibilities for this position include:

    5S Implementation & Audits

     

    + Lead and participate in 5S events: sorting work areas, organizing tools/materials, cleaning equipment, standardizing procedures, and sustaining improvements.

    + Conduct regular 5S audits and track metrics to ensure compliance and continuous progress

     

    Data & Reporting

     

    + Record maintenance activities, downtime events, and 5S audit results in CMMS or Excel.

    + Prepare summary reports and present findings to the maintenance team.

     

    Safety & Compliance

     

    + Follow all plant safety protocols: lockout/tagout, confined-space entry, and personal protective equipment (PPE).

    + Participate in safety meetings and contribute observations for hazard mitigation.

    Requirements

    From yourEXPERTISEto ours

    Key responsibilities for this position include:

    + Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; able to work safely in a team environment.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

     

    At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

     

    Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally- recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

    Salary Description

    $22.44 Per Hour