Technical Service Intern - Food & Dairy

The role

The intern will gain practical work experience in the food industry by working on specific projects or with personnel in an assigned region. This role provides chemical sanitation solutions in food or beverage processing environments.

What you will do

• Perform CIP validations at various food and dairy customer facilities.
• Analyze wash cycles at various food customers and provide recommendations for time, cost, water, and chemical savings.
• Assist with preparing written service / usage reports as requested by customers/managers.
• Assist with providing continuous profit improvement opportunities for customers.
• Provide a thorough, timely analysis for assigned daily, weekly, or monthly projects/tasks that relate to the intern’s area of study.
• Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality and uphold the professional culture of Hydrite.
• Perform all relevant duties as outlined by your supervisor and all other duties to be assigned.
• Complete a thorough report at the conclusion of the internship program.
• Demonstrate accomplishments in front of Hydrite management at the conclusion of the internship.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in accredited university in pursuit of a Bachelor of Science degree.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word and Excel.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice to have

• BS Degree in, Food or Dairy Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Professional development workshops & training
• In-person networking opportunities with leadership and peers
• Hands-on project experience with real business impact
• Paid volunteer time
• Company-sponsored events and activities
• Potential for full-time opportunities upon graduation
• All business mileage is reimbursed at the IRS mileage rate
• Summer Kick-Off Event: A two-day introduction with plant tours, Q&A sessions, team-building, and networking
• Learning Opportunities: Development sessions on DISC, career pathing, and soft skills, plus a 2-day showcase

About the company

Hydrite is a family driven and financially strong company where people matter. They are looking for problem-solvers to join their growing team.