IT INTERN

AMPI owns seven Midwest-based manufacturing plants where 10 percent of the nation's American-type cheese, processed cheese and butter is produced. The cooperative's award-winning cheese, butter and powdered dairy products are marketed to foodservice, retail and food ingredient customers. In 2019, the co-op launched its Dinner Bell Creamery brand and accompanying Co-op Crafted promise, highlighting more than 50 years of dairy farm families partnering with skilled buttermakers and cheesemakers.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

The intern will have the opportunity to work on a project and give a presentation at the conclusion of the internship to share their learnings. The intern will follow, learn, and work with our IT team to gain hands-on experience in the following areas.

1. Technical Skills
   
   
   
   1. Hands-on experience with computer setup and configuration.
   2. Knowledge of data transfer processes and tools.
   3. Familiarity with troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
   4. Understanding of IT inventory management.
   
   
   
   
2. Project Management Skills
   
   
   
   1. Experience in planning and executing IT projects.
   2. Ability to document and track project progress using our ticketing system.
   3. Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.
   
   
   
   
3. Communication Skills:
   
   
   
   1. Providing clear and effective technical support to employees.
   2. Developing written documentation and communication skills.
   3. Enhancing interpersonal skills through team collaboration.
   
   
   
   
4. Problem-Solving Skills:
   
   
   
   1. Identifying and resolving technical issues efficiently.
   2. Developing creative solutions to improve processes.
   
   
   
   
5. Professional Development:
   
   
   
   1. Exposure to a corporate IT environment.
   2. Understanding the role of IT in a food manufacturing business.
   3. Building a professional network within IT and food manufacturing areas.
   
   
   
   

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Currently enrolled in an Associate, Bachelor, or Master's program with an interest in expanding knowledge in the Information Technology field.