Food, Beverage, Dairy Plant Sanitation - Technical Sales Intern

Ecolab; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Hybrid work environment

11-week internship program

Job summary

Ecolab is seeking Technical Sales Interns for its summer 2027 Food & Beverage program. You’ll work closely with Account Managers in customer plant environments, supporting sanitation, food safety, and quality initiatives while learning to develop sanitation plans and drive operational efficiencies.

This internship offers hands-on projects, mentoring, and exposure to leadership across the business. As a student pursuing STEM or related fields, you’ll gain real-world experience, have relocation

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.
• 11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st

Responsibilities

• Work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality using effective, efficient sanitation products and processes.
• Learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager and work on specific value-added projects throughout the summer for which you ultimately present findings to our leadership team
• Cultivate business relationships with all levels of plant staff through professional demeanor & interpersonal skills
• Apply mechanical aptitude to repair, adjust, test and install Ecolab chemical dispensing systems as well as food, beverage and dairy processing equipment including clean in place (CIP) equipment and systems
• Monitor product performance and adjust chemical concentration levels to advance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide industry expertise and training to customers regarding plant sanitation, standard operating procedures, and issues of food safety/quality
• Introduce new product/service offerings to existing accounts to help them disinfect surfaces in a plant facility
• Learn how to successfully prospect to generate new business

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry

Job description

Own your future as an intern at Ecolab! Our internship program provides you with invaluable insights from leaders across Ecolab, engaging and challenging projects, opportunities for personal and professional growth, extensive networking, and the chance to immerse yourself in our innovative and dynamic environment.

Ecolab is seeking Technical Sales Interns to join our summer 2027 internship program with Food & Beverage. Our interns gain valuable hands-on experience in thefood & beverage manufacturingindustry by learning the various components involved in servicing Ecolab customers. We are increasing food safety and product quality, enhancing sustainability and boosting operational efficiency.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• Applywhat you learn in the classroom to meaningful projects that havegenuine businessimpact
• Finish your internship with a realistic job preview of what a "day in the life" of an Ecolab associate looks like
• Be considered for a full-time job offer (to start upon graduation) at the end of a successful internship into the Associate Account Manager role

What You Will Do

• Work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality using effective, efficient sanitation products and processes. As strong business partners, our Account Managers work with customers to develop sanitation plans and programs, evaluate processes and procedures, and identify and implement operational efficiencies.
• Learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager and work on specific value-added projects throughout the summer for which you ultimately present findings to our leadership team
• Cultivate business relationships with all levels of plant staff through professional demeanor & interpersonal skills
• Apply mechanical aptitude to repair, adjust, test and install Ecolab chemical dispensing systems as well as food, beverage and dairy processing equipment including clean in place (CIP) equipment and systems
• Monitor product performance and adjust chemical concentration levels to advance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide industry expertise and training to customers regarding plant sanitation, standard operating procedures, and issues of food safety/quality
• Introduce new product/service offerings to existing accounts to help them disinfect surfaces in a plant facility
• Learn how to successfully prospect to generate new business

Position Details

• 11-week paid internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st
• Willing to relocate within the United States. Nationwide locations available
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Opportunity for a hybrid work environment, balancing field days with working remotely

Minimum Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2027 or May/June 2028
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
• 11-week internship program, starting on Tuesday, June 1st
• Position requires a valid US Driver’s License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle

Physical Demands

• Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

Annual Or Hourly Compensation Range

$23.00 - $25.00 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• accident insurance
• critical illness insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• auto insurance
• home insurance
• pet insurance
• identity theft protection
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401k
• pension plans
• retirement health care benefits
• short-term incentives
• vacation (12 days)
• holidays
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
• discount on day care services and caregiver services
• adoption assistance
• group legal services
• employee assistance program
• employee discount program
• education assistance program
• on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through affirmative action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.