Tucker Anderson
De Smet
Summary
Dairy Manufacturing senior at South Dakota State University with hands-on experience in general dairy production through multiple internships and plant operations. Strong background in dairy processing, process improvement, and teamwork, with a passion for building a career in the dairy industry.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Intern
Bel Brands
Brookings
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated tasks on campus while balancing class schedule, enhancing support for various projects.
- Monitored production line efficiency and quality standards, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with operators and supervisors to deepen understanding of plant operations and data-driven decision making.
Student Worker
Davis Dairy Plant
Brookings
08.2023 - Current
- Working in between classes during the school year.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in production areas to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed foundational knowledge of dairy production processes, enhancing understanding of industry standards.
- Gained practical experience with processing equipment and quality standards while collaborating on sanitation practices in a production environment.
Cheese Intern
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Milbank
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Continued building experience in large-scale cheese manufacturing while taking on greater responsibility.
- Contributed to the startup of a new lactoferrin processing system.
- Assisting with equipment startup, helping train operators on new processes, and gaining firsthand experience in implementing a new manufacturing process within an operating facility.
Whey Plant Intern
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
Milbank
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Gained hands-on experience with membrane filtration, evaporation, and drying systems to support efficient whey processing.
- Expanded knowledge of whey processing and product quality, enhancing understanding of complexities in large-volume dairy ingredient manufacturing and automated processing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Manufacturing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2027
Skills
- Dairy process optimization
- Quality control analysis
- Equipment startup
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Production efficiency monitoring
Certification
- Certified to sample milk
Accomplishments
- 3rd place national dairy products judging team in 2025
Timeline
Cheese Intern
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
05.2026 - 08.2026
Whey Plant Intern
Valley Queen Cheese Factory
05.2025 - 08.2025
Production Intern
Bel Brands
05.2024 - Current
Student Worker
Davis Dairy Plant
08.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Dairy Manufacturing
South Dakota State University