Can Manufacturing Intern

Seneca Foods Corporation; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Seneca Foods Corporation in Baraboo, Wisconsin is seeking a Summer 2027 intern to join the Tech Services Team. The role supports daily functions, contributes to ongoing projects, and improves efficiency at the Baraboo location.

Responsibilities include assisting R&D activities, organizing test packs, and supporting quality and food-safety initiatives under the BRC Packaging Standard framework. Strong communication and Excel skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist with R & D activities involving alternative can coating materials, steel substrate thickness, and material tempers.
• Prepare, organize, and evaluate test packs used to assess shelf life, product compatibility, material performance, and runnability.
• Label, track, and maintain accurate records of test pack samples in accordance with established processes.
• Assist with the evaluation of customer quality complaints, including organizing and logging incoming complaint samples.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of BRC Packaging Standards at the Baraboo facility.
• Work closely with Technical, Quality, and other facility personnel to support continuous improvement and food safety initiatives.

Skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

No degree required

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!

Seneca Foods in Baraboo Wisconsin is currently seeking an intern to join the Tech Services Team for Summer of 2027!

Summary: Assists with a variety of tasks to support daily functions, improve efficiency and contribute to ongoing projects at the location.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with R & D activities involving alternative can coating materials, steel substrate thickness, and material tempers.
• Prepare, organize, and evaluate test packs used to assess shelf life, product compatibility, material performance, and runnability.
• Label, track, and maintain accurate records of test pack samples in accordance with established processes.
• Assist with the evaluation of customer quality complaints, including organizing and logging incoming complaint samples.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of BRC Packaging Standards at the Baraboo facility.
• Work closely with Technical, Quality, and other facility personnel to support continuous improvement and food safety initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and priorities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, Word, Power Point)

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.