Food Safety and Quality Intern- Summer 2026(Multiple Locations)

Food Safety and Quality Intern

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

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ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters ® , Skippy ® , SPAM ® , Hormel ® Natural Choice ® , Applegate ® , Justin’s ® , Wholly ® , Hormel ® Black Label ® , Columbus ® , Jennie-O ® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized on Fast Company’s list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, received a perfect score of 100 on the 2023–24 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food. ™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com .

Job Purpose : To gain real world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products by performing the duties of their full time Food Safety and Quality counterparts. This includes supporting management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures.

Responsibilities :

Gain exposure to the job responsibilities of a full-time Food Safety and Quality Supervisor which can include any of the following :

Consult with management regarding food safety or quality issues

Provide leadership on food safety and quality in our facilities

Implement our HACCP program (food safety) and oversee sanitation procedures

Collect and analyze data for new or modified product lines

Train and manage quality auditors

Work with the USDA

Design and evaluate quality specifications and auditing programs

Conduct quality system testing and evaluations using statistical analysis

Assist with computer inventory, lab management and data collection

Evaluate processes by utilizing food safety and / or sanitation principles

Requirements :

Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 and major in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Management, or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred

Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position

Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit

Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of various Hormel Foods products which may include but are not limited to pork, beef, chicken, and nuts

This position will require access to and / or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace

Location and Hours :

Position is based out of one of our production facilities (including but not limited to Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Georgia, or Nebraska) or Corporate Office headquarters in Austin, MN.

Corporate Office positions require business related travel

Location is based on business needs at the time an offer is made

Position is approximately 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid-August

Compensation / Benefits :

Competitive wage : $24 / hour

Paid housing allowance

Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job

Company 401k match

Earn Paid Time off

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Requisition ID : 30552

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.