IT Youth Apprentice

Your Story.

You are a reliable team member who has an interest in learning about your potential future career in Information Technology. You have a willingness to take direction. You take pride in your attendance record. You have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude. You are known for your ability to work well with others and learn new skills.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

What You Do.

• Responds to requests to assist users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, smartphones, and other computer-related technologies
• Provides updates, status, and completion information in Service Desk system and/or to users via voice mail, e-mail, or in-person communication
• Requires a basic understanding of the installation, support and performance of Windows 11 desktop operating systems, desktop software such as Microsoft Office 365 products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, Project) and Internet browsers in a networked environment
• Youth Apprenticeship is a 450 - 600 hour position. 200 - 350 hours are completed in the summer and 250 hours are completed during the school year

Your Education and Experience.

• Must be junior or senior in high school in the 2026-27 school year
• Ability to start on June 15, 2026 and end May 28, 2027
• Students are required to apply online at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en/c/students-jobs. Prior to interview, the student must provide Sargento with the Youth Apprenticeship program application paperwork from their High School Counselor.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Perks That Set Us Apart.

• Flexible work schedule around school schedule
• 10 Unpaid Scheduled Days Off
• Competitive hourly wage
• Gain real-world work experience
• Free cheese in lunchroom

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for 70 years. Founded in 1953 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento is proud to be the company that successfully introduced America to pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses and cheese blends. Today, Sargento Foods is still based in Wisconsin, where they manufacture and market amazing shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients. Company leadership lives to serve local communities and employees, whom they refer to as the Sargento Family.

To explore our rewarding careers, visit https://careers.sargento.com/us/en/students