Summer 2026 Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern

Job Description

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

Train in the laboratory and production areas to become familiar with the basic plant operations for a cheese and whey plant.

Perform laboratory chemical and microbiological testing of finished products and incoming ingredients.

Perform physical and organoleptic evaluations of finished products and incoming ingredients – ex : pizza melt tests, body, texture, and flavor.

Assist with food safety programs including HACCP, sanitation, glass control, and pathogen environmental monitoring.

Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.

Other Quality Assurance duties or projects as assigned.

Other Production duties or projects as assigned.

Requirements

Educational Requirements : Junior or Senior

Desired Degree Focus : Food Science, Biology, or Ag Science

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled / Veterans

Pay Range $19.00 - $23.00 / hour