Begin your career at Post Consumer Brands
Those starting their career at Post Consumer Brands™—as an intern, apprentice or entry level employee—get to dive right in, collaborating with teammates and leaving their mark on iconic grocery and pet food brands like PEBBLES™, Honey Bunches of Oats™, Malt-O-Meal™ cereal, Peter Pan™ peanut spreads or Kibbles ’n Bits™. Those big company opportunities and a small-company attitude engagement helped land us on the Star Tribune’s Top Workplace list.
Early career areas
We’re big believers in the power of early career development, of giving this talent the support, challenges and experiences they need to grow their careers, whether that’s in the R&D lab working on a new packaging project, working with teammates to develop a marketing plan for a pet food product, or making sure safety comes first on the manufacturing floor.
There’s something so rewarding about seeing a product you poured your heart into on the shelves at your local grocery store. Leave your mark with a career in research and development.
If marketing and sales bring you joy, the chance to work with some of the most iconic brands in cereal, peanut butter and pet food is a dream come true. Throw in meaningful, challenging work and a supportive team of high achievers—now that’s a recipe for job satisfaction.
One of the things you’ll notice when you start a manufacturing career at Post Consumer Brands is how much people care—about your personal well-being and your career. There’s a real focus on equipping our people with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed—whether that’s apprenticeship training, development materials or tuition reimbursement. Discover just right.
Early career programs
The average tenure at Post Consumer Brands is over a decade. That tells you something about the opportunities and culture you’ll find here. We empower our team with the tools, training and support they need to achieve big things. One of the ways we do that is by investing in early career programming that lays the foundation for good, fulfilling work.
Apprenticeship Programs
Our apprenticeship programs provide career development opportunities in a variety of roles and trades. Several of our manufacturing sites have developed their own programs to help retain top talent. Employees are able to build and improve their skills to fast-track their career.
Internships
Ready to grow your skills, build your resume and have some fun?
Our summer internship program gives undergraduate and graduate students real work, real connections and real impact. Interns collaborate with teams, share meals and insights with senior leaders, and get guidance from dedicated mentors every step of the way. With a focus on hands-on experiences, relationships and inclusion, you’ll exit the program ready to launch your career with confidence.
Operations Leadership Development Program
Step into leadership with our immersive Operations Leadership Development Program (OLDP). Created for graduate students ready to ignite their careers and lead with purpose, this 36-month program offers hands-on experience, real-world challenges and personal mentorship.
Through rotations at various manufacturing and corporate locations, participants gain exposure to multiple sides of our business—from making beloved grocery and pet foods to driving strategy and execution. Participants will emerge from the program with sharper leadership, relationship building and problem-solving skills—ready to hit the ground running in a full-time role at Post Consumer Brands.
A Day in the Life as an Intern at Post Consumer Brands
Get an inside look at Post Consumer Brands and hear what interns love most about their work.
Ready to start your career
Post Consumer Brands summer 2027 internship applications are open! Explore opportunities from packaging engineering, quality and food safety and supply chain to brand marketing, sales and more. 2027 applications close on Sunday, October 4th, 2026.
Upcoming Career Fairs
Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. If that sounds like your sort of place, find us at a career fair near you.
Utah State University
- STEM Career Fair, Monday, September 14
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Engineering Career Fair, Tuesday, September 15
- All Majors Career Fair, Wednesday, September 16
University of Minnesota
- CPG Spotlight, Tuesday, September 15
- MBA Corporate Reception, Wednesday, September 16
- College of Science and Engineering Career Fair, Wednesday September 23
- Carlson School Career Fair, Friday, September 25
University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Packaging: Print, Production & Design, Tuesday, September 22
Iowa State University
- Engineering Career Fair and Supply Chain Career Night, Tuesday, September 22
- Business, Industry & Technology Career Fair, Wednesday, September 23
University of Kansas
- Engineering & Computing Career Fair, Wednesday, September 23
University of Iowa
- All Majors Career Fair, Thursday, September 24
- Engineering Career Fair, Wednesday, September 30
Updates from our interns
Get to know our interns, the projects they tackled and what they took away from the experience.
August 25, 2026
Thank You to Our 2026 Summer Interns
Hear from our 2026 interns as they reflect on their most valuable takeaways from their internship experience at Post.
May 14, 2026
Post Consumer Brands Welcomes 2026 Summer Intern Class
21 interns will spend three months learning valuable career skills at one of Post’s corporate or manufacturing sites across the country.
September 3, 2025
Thank You 2025 Summer Interns
This summer, Post™ was thrilled to welcome 42 interns across our manufacturing sites, offices, and departments. Hear from our summer 2025 interns as they share their experiences and learnings from the program.
FAQs
Applications for our Summer 2027 internship program will be accepted from September 1 through October 4, 2026. We encourage interested students to apply early and check our careers site for available opportunities aligned with their interests and career goals.
Our internship program takes place during the summer. Program dates for this year are May 17 – August 12, 2027.
Our summer internship program lasts 13 weeks.
Internship opportunities are available at several of our corporate offices and manufacturing locations, including:
- Lakeville, Minnesota
- Bentonville, Arkansas
- Lawrence, Kansas
- Tremonton, Utah
- Northfield, Minnesota
- Meadville, Pennsylvania
Available locations vary by role and business need each year.
Yes, all Post Consumer Brands internships are paid positions. We believe interns should be compensated for the meaningful work, ideas and contributions they bring to our teams.
Many interns use their experience at Post Consumer Brands as a stepping stone to future opportunities with our company. While full-time employment is not guaranteed, our internship program is designed to help students build skills, grow their professional networks and explore career paths within our business. Hear from former interns who have grown their careers with us and continue to make an impact today.
Internship opportunities vary each year and may include roles in:
- Accounting
- Brand Marketing
- Business Intelligence
- Data Engineering
- Data Science
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Packaging Engineering
- Quality & Food Safety
- Research & Development
- Supply Chain
- Walmart Sales Analysis
Our interns gain exposure to a wide range of business functions rooted in our purpose to help make our delicious grocery and pet food brands accessible for all.
Internships are typically designed for college students seeking hands-on experience in a professional field related to their studies. Interns work on real projects, build industry knowledge and explore potential career paths.
Apprenticeships focus on developing specialized skills through a combination of structured training, mentorship and on-the-job learning. At Post Consumer Brands, apprenticeship opportunities help participants build expertise in manufacturing and skilled trades while preparing for long-term career growth.