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Grande Cheese Company

Milk Marketing Intern

Fond Du Lac, WI

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

As a Milk Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with dairy producers, milk haulers, plant personnel, field staff, and health professionals. This role provides a unique ...

Lactalis

Procurement Intern

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ... The Intern will be required to work full-time, 20-40 hours per week for a 1-year duration. As a ...

wdtmilk

Driver Intern Program - Portales NM

Portales, NM

$12.75 - $17/hr

Expectations/Requirements The Western Dairy Transport Internship Program provides an opportunity to ... The Intern will learn to wear the proper personal protection equipment, fueling techniques (S,V ...

Grande Cheese Company

Milk Marketing Intern

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

As a Milk Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with dairy producers, milk haulers, plant personnel, field staff, and health professionals. This role provides a unique ...

Grande

Milk Marketing Intern

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

As a Milk Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with dairy producers, milk haulers, plant personnel, field staff, and health professionals. This role provides a unique ...

Lactalis USA

HR Core Services Intern

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ... The HR Intern will support a team of HR professionals with projects in the areas of Benefits, HR ...

Lactalis

HR Core Services Intern

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ... The HR Intern will support a team of HR professionals with projects in the areas of Benefits, HR ...

Lactalis

Talent Acquisition Intern

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ... The Talent Acquisition Intern will play an important role supporting the Talent Acquisition and ...

Lactalis USA

Talent Acquisition Intern

Buffalo, NY · Hybrid

$19 - $21/hr

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ... The Talent Acquisition Intern will play an important role supporting the Talent Acquisition and ...

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How much do dairy intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for dairy intern in the United States is $17.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a dairy intern?

Dairy Interns are students or recent graduates who work temporarily at dairy farms or related businesses to gain practical experience in dairy management, animal care, and milk production processes. They assist with daily tasks such as feeding and milking cows, maintaining equipment, and monitoring animal health. The internship provides hands-on learning opportunities and exposure to the operations of the dairy industry, often as part of an agricultural or animal science educational program.

What are the common responsibilities of a dairy intern, and how do they interact with other team members?

As a Dairy Intern, you will typically assist with daily herd management tasks such as feeding, milking, and monitoring animal health, while also helping with record-keeping and equipment maintenance. You’ll work closely with farm managers, veterinarians, and other staff to learn best practices in dairy operations and animal care. Collaboration and communication are key, as you may participate in team meetings, assist with health checks, and help implement herd improvement strategies. This hands-on experience is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of dairy farm operations and foster professional growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a dairy intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dairy Intern, you need a basic understanding of animal science, dairy production processes, and a relevant academic background in agriculture or a related field. Familiarity with farm management software, milking equipment, and data collection tools is often expected. Strong observational skills, teamwork, and a willingness to learn help you adapt quickly and contribute effectively. These abilities are crucial for supporting daily operations, maintaining animal health, and ensuring efficient and safe dairy production.

What is the difference between Dairy Intern vs Dairy Technician?

AspectDairy InternDairy Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate of dairy science or related fieldRelevant certifications or technical training in dairy technology
Work EnvironmentInternship setting, often in farms or processing plantsFull-time, hands-on work in dairy farms or processing facilities
Employer & Industry UsageEducational programs, farms, dairy companiesDairy farms, processing plants, dairy product companies
Work FocusLearning, assisting, gaining experienceMaintaining dairy equipment, quality control, production tasks

The main difference between a Dairy Intern and a Dairy Technician is experience and responsibility level. Interns are typically students or recent graduates gaining industry exposure, while technicians are trained professionals performing technical tasks daily. Internships serve as learning opportunities, whereas technicians handle operational duties in dairy production and quality control.

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Infographic showing various Dairy Intern job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% Internship, 1% As Needed, 59% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,436 per year, or $17 per hour.

Milk Marketing Intern

Grande Cheese Company

Fond Du Lac, WI

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Grande Cheese Company rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

180th of 444 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Job Summary:  

As a Milk Marketing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with dairy producers, milk haulers, plant personnel, field staff, and health professionals. This role provides a unique opportunity to learn about milk quality, animal wellness, and on-the-farm support while contributing to programs and initiatives that help dairy operations succeed. 

What you will be doing: 

  • Development of standard work instructions (SWI) for conducting business reviews with Grande producers, milk haulers, and plant intake personnel. 
  • Formalize the business review process with the use of power point slides decks. 
  • Conduct short interviews with Grande Associates for business review meetings. 
  • Interact with milk haulers and learn about the issues that affect the movement of milk from the farms to the plants.  
  • Gain understanding of sales of cream and whey products.  
  • Gain understanding of the importance of business relationships and how to improve and strengthen those relationships.  
  • Learn about cream and whey products and through the sales and logistics of those sales. 
  • Attend on farm meetings with dairy producers with other Grande Associates.  

This internship offers valuable exposure to the dairy industry and the professionals who support it. You'll develop practical skills, build industry knowledge, and gain real-world experience in producer relations, business relationships, and milk movement logistics. 

Unique Benefits of our Internship Program:  

  • You will get the farm to fork experience during this program. You will experience a farm tour, facility tours, and experience the end user products. 
  • Networking events where you will meet executives and community leaders. 
  • Internship group outings and events. 
  • Volunteer opportunities within the community. 
  • Personal development events and training. 

While you don’t have to love pizza to work here…it sure does help!   

What you need to be considered for the role: 

  • Junior or Senior standing and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, or a related agricultural field. 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point, and Excel. 
  • Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to dairy farms and field locations. 

Preferred: 

  • Previous dairy farm experience. 
  • Involvement in campus organizations, student groups, or extracurricular activities. 
  • Volunteer experience outside of coursework. 
  • Previous work experience, including part-time or seasonal employment. 
  • Demonstrated leadership skills through work, school, or community involvement 

Why Grande? 

With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com. 

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