Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)
Schreiber Foods · Carthage, MO · Yesterday
Quality Assurance$20.75/hrFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Lead small quality improvement projects within the team, working with plants and other areas of Schreiber Foods
- Create and update documentation for food safety and quality and lab processes
- Gain knowledge about our products and apply that knowledge to improve processes and practices
- Input and analyze data
- Complete projects related to testing, quality systems, sanitation, auditing, HACCP, training, SQF, suppliers, and other related topics
- Assist the quality teams on ongoing projects
- Together with the leadership team, ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements
- Interpret and communicate customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups
- Establish and Audit PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met
- Review incidents during which the procedures are not met and determine appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures
What You Will Need to Succeed
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Microbiology or closely related field with a graduation date of December 2027 or later
- Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027
- Ability to work at least 10 weeks of the summer, 12 weeks is preferred, with flexible start and end dates
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities
- Ability and desire to work within a plant manufacturing setting
- Possess a strong technical foundation in the sciences; dairy knowledge desired but not required
- Possess reliable transportation
Internship Benefits
- Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
- Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
- Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
- Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
- Rewards program for referring others
- Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
- Discounts on our products and more