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Quality Assurance Intern

Agropur · Wisconsin Little Chute, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a lab or class project where accuracy really mattered. How did you avoid mistakes?

What they are checking: Attention to detail, which is the core skill in quality assurance work.

Why are you interested in quality work in a dairy plant specifically?

What they are checking: Real interest in food quality and dairy, rather than a general search for any internship.

Describe a time you had to keep careful records over a long project.

What they are checking: Comfort with documentation, since quality programs live or die by their records.

Tell me about a time you worked with people from different departments to finish something.

What they are checking: Ability to work cross-functionally with production, sanitation and lab teams.

What would you want to have accomplished by the end of this internship?

What they are checking: Whether they set concrete goals and take ownership of their own learning.

What would you do

You are doing a sanitation inspection and find residue on equipment that was signed off as clean. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report findings honestly and through the right people, even as an intern.

How would you approach an operator who is not following a procedure you are auditing?

What they are checking: Tact and confidence in raising issues with experienced staff without sounding like an enforcer.

If you were asked to help prepare the plant for a customer audit, what would you want to learn first?

What they are checking: Whether they think about what auditors look for and how to find gaps early.

About the work

What do you know about food safety programs like HACCP, GMPs or SQF?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic food safety vocabulary to build on during a short internship.

What is the difference between quality control and quality assurance, in your own words?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that QA builds the system while QC checks the product.

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The full job description

As published by Agropur.

Job Type: Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability to create value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of Agropur means joining a team where your contributions matter, your ideas are heard, and your work has a meaningful impact on the future of our business. At Agropur, every role is designed to create value and drive results. As an Quality Assurance Intern , you will work alongside Quality Assurance and Laboratory Leadership teams on various tasks and projects to maintain consistency in company protocols and procedures and gain firsthand experience in a world-class dairy manufacturing environment. Why Choose Agropur? As a Quality Assurance Intern, you'll gain more than just internship experience. You'll have the opportunity to: • Gain hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance • Support meaningful projects that impact product quality and operational excellence • Work alongside experienced Quality professionals in a dairy manufacturing environment • Build relationships with leaders and cross-functional teams • Expand your professional network across a leading dairy cooperative • Explore future career opportunities within Agropur Where You Will Drive Value • Support quality, food safety, and sanitation inspections. • Assist with product, ingredient, and packaging quality verification. • Collect samples and support monitoring and testing programs. • Review quality and food safety documentation. • Partner with Quality team members to learn various functions within the department. • Present key project outcomes and learnings at the conclusion of the internship. What Will Enable You to Have an Impact • Currently pursuing an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in a Dairy Science, Food Science, Chemistry or Agricultural Science or related field. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Effective communication and organizational skills. • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. • Interest in food manufacturing, food safety, and continuous improvement. Join a Team Where Your Impact Matters At Agropur, interns are treated as valuable contributors, not observers. You'll gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to projects that create real business value while helping produce high-quality dairy products enjoyed by consumers every day. ​ Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

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