Milling Internship

Job Description

Ardent Mills is committed to transforming how the world is nourished. As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers and communities thrive. Ardent Mills is looking for curious, ambitious individuals who want to grow their global and local impact, career, and leadership skills.

To apply, please use the following link to directly apply: https://ardentmills.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Ardent_Mills_LLC/job/Various-Locations-USA/XMLNAME-2026-Milling-Intern_R9136-2

Flourish is Ardent Mill’s summer Intern Program, structured and designed to provide a foundational understanding of how to live Ardent Mills' values while gaining hands-on experience in the industry through specialized projects. The intent of our intern program is to hire into full-time positions as people-leaders within operations.

Interns will be immersed in day-to-day business activity while collaborating directly with leaders across the organization in a group project experience. Interns will also work on individual projects, assigned based on organizational need.  A variety of social and business-related activities are also available for further interaction and networking amongst peers and leaders.

Milling Internship 

Milling Interns will fine tune and nurture the skills and knowledge required to operate our mills and continuously improve our milling operations through a structured summer experience. Our objective is to expose interns to diverse operational challenges, broaden their experience in a food manufacturing setting, and develop a network of resources. 

Principal Accountabilities:

Areas of exposure may include, but are not limited to:

Participate in toolbox meetings and department reviews to ensure that work is properly integrated, and that progress is on track

Promotes personnel and food safety, ensuring a safe work environment and employee work habits

Support and abide by plant rules within the workplace

Essential Functions/Requirements:

Ability to perform work in inclement weather conditions (hot and cold)

Candidate must be physically able to climb ladders and stairs

Willing to work periodic workdays more than assigned work schedule

Education, Experience, Skills:

Operations: Majoring in Ag Studies, Ag Business/Economics, Business Administration, Mechanized Systems, Mechanical/Agricultural/Biosystems/Food/Ag Systems Engineering, or related studies

Milling: Majoring in Milling Science, Agriculture Studies, Business, Operations, Food Science, Agricultural and/or Biosystems Engineering or related studies  

Food Safety & Quality: Majoring in Milling Science, Bakery Science, Ag Studies, Business, Food Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biosystems Engineering, or related studies 

Strong computer skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Problem solving skills

Organization/Time Management skills

Strong analytical skills

A willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

Other considerations: 

Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future 

Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check