Intern - Training

Summary

As the Training Intern, you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and understand how training impacts key performance metrics at our plant.  In this role, you will support onboarding processes and training, assist in content development, collaborate with subject-matter experts, and facilitate training sessions both in classrooms and on the plant floor. You will also contribute to tracking, analyzing and reporting training data to improve the effectiveness of our programs.

About this internship

• This is an on-site full-time (40 hours/week), paid internship that runs approximately 9 weeks (June-August) at our New Berlin/South Edmeston, NY manufacturing facility. Eligible for subsidized housing & travel stipend. Additionally, as a student associate, you will participate in activities and events intended to help you grow your network, develop your professional skills, and immerse yourself in our company culture.

Responsibilities

•    Help develop or update training materials, such as presentations, guides, reference documents, standard operating procedures, etc. to support learning programs.  
•    Work closely with floor supervisors, operators, or other SMEs to gather input and feedback for training content.  
•    Assist in the coordination and execution of onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the plant environment.  
•    Support and/or co-facilitate training sessions, both in the classroom and on the plant floor, covering various topics such as safety, job skills, good manufacturing practices, etc.  
•    Track training-related documentation and data, report on training metrics, and analyze training- or performance-related data to evaluate effectiveness of training programs and identify areas for improvement.  
•    Contribute to the ongoing improvement of training programs, offering new ideas, approaches and perspectives.
•    Provide support to the Training team and other people-related initiatives as needed.

Requirements

•    Currently pursuing a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, Education, Communications, Business or related field.  
•    Ability to clearly and concisely communicate (verbally and in writing) technical and non-technical content to diverse audiences.
•    Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple and often conflicting priorities.  
•    Able to work independently and as part of a team.  
•    Comfortable with speaking in front of groups of various sizes.  
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  
•    Able to adhere to manufacturing safety and hygiene standards.  
•    Willing to flex working hours, if needed, to support training needs across different shifts.  
•    Experience with and/or coursework in training, employee development, adult education, instructional design and/or media, etc., highly preferred.  
•    Previous experience in or exposure to a manufacturing or food production environment is a plus.
 

About Us

Chobani is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating our communities and making the world a healthier place. In short: making good food for all. In support of this mission, Chobani is a purpose-driven, people-first, food-and-wellness-focused company, and has been since its founding in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, an immigrant to the U.S. The Company manufactures yogurt, oat milk, and creamers – Chobani yogurt is America's No.1 yogurt brand, made with natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Following the 2023 acquisition of La Colombe, a leading coffee roaster with a shared commitment to quality, craftmanship and impact, the Company began selling cold-pressed espresso and lattes on tap at 32 cafes, as well as Ready to Drink (RTD) coffee beverages at retail.

Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything it does. The company’s philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to its communities and beyond: working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. Chobani manufactures its products in New York, Idaho, Michigan and Australia, and its products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

For more information, please visit www.chobani.com and www.lacolombe.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.