Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk ; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™ , a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

about our internship program:

The fairlife Summer Internship Program is designed to welcome interns across our locations to gain meaningful experience and social and professional development opportunities. For 11 weeks, interns will work in one of our four locations: Chicago, IL; Coopersville, MI; Goodyear, AZ; or Webster, NY. fairlife's paid internship program also offers a summer full of social, professional, and community engagement events including exposure to our senior leadership and executives across the business in small group settings, insight into company initiatives, off-site field trips, and for those qualified and selected, an opportunity to pursue a full-time job opportunity.

  The fairlife 2027 Summer Internship Program will take place from May 24 through August 10 at the fairlife location specified in this job description.

  job purpose : The Continuous Improvement Intern will lead efficiency improvement projects and facilitate process development initiatives in packaging and processing areas in the beverage facility.

skills/qualifications required: 

• Must be currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program, entering the Fall semester, post internship, as a senior.
• B.S in Industrial Engineering, Applied Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0, or higher
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment

• Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing. 

  learning objectives:

• Problem solving tools and techniques used in manufacturing
• Contributing factors to inefficiencies in production
• Project management fundamentals
• Learn aseptic packaging and processing principles
• Gain an understanding of the departments and their functions in the facility

  working conditions and physical requirements:

• 8 hours sitting/standing/walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to machinery hazards, forklifts/PITs, and sanitation chemicals

internship location:  Coopersville, MI

schedule: On-site, Monday-Friday

internship duration: May 24-August 10, 2027

reports to : Continuous Improvement Manager

*Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.

Base pay range:

$28—$28 USD

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of  race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email  careers@fairlife.com .

For Recruitment Agencies

As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list.

Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, fairlife will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.

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