Intern - Production Process Intern
Job Description
Job Description
Production Process Intern
Location: Mishawaka, IN
Job Type: 12 week Internship
Pay: $20.00/hr
Start Date: June 2, 2025 (flexible based on student availability)
About United Petfood:
United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US.
Joining us, means joining an international, passionate and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there: we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a spot in which you can grow, bloom and make thousands of pets happy worldwide!
Position Summary:
As a Production Process Intern, you will gain exposure to our production floor and work closely with our operations and quality assurance teams. You'll assist in identifying process improvements, ensuring quality control, and supporting efficiency initiatives in pet food manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Observe and document current production processes
- Collect data to support process improvement and lean manufacturing efforts
- Assist in implementing and monitoring SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Collaborate with the quality team to ensure compliance with production standards
- Provide support on safety and efficiency initiatives
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Science, or a related field
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Interest in process optimization and quality systems
- Comfortable in a production environment
What You’ll Gain:
- Firsthand insight into modern manufacturing practices
- Experience with continuous improvement projects
- Exposure to cross-functional operations in a growing industry
- Opportunity to contribute to projects that directly impact production efficiency
Equal Opportunity Employer: United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.