Food Safety & Quality Assurance Internship - Sanitation Emphasis (Summer 2027)

Foremost Farms USA; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Housing provided

Team building events

Hands-on learning

Professional collaboration

Project presentation to leadership

Job summary

Foremost Farms USA invites you to join our Food Safety & Quality Assurance Internship with a sanitation emphasis for Summer 2027 in Middleton, WI. This internship is non-exempt, on-site or hybrid, with a $20.00 per hour wage and a Monday–Friday day shift.

As an intern, you’ll work on strategic, real-world projects, including sanitization trials, and collaborate with experienced professionals while gaining meaningful, hands-on experience in a leading dairy cooperative.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel to Foremost plant locations, up to 75% per week.
• Must be available to work from early June 2027 through early to mid-August 2027.
• Based near our Middleton, WI headquarters or Foremost plant location.

Responsibilities

• Trialing and evaluation of a new sanitizer.
• Additional responsibilities and projects will be determined closer to the start of the internship based on business needs.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Highly organized

Willingness to travel up to 75%

Education

Undergraduate student in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Foremost Farms USA is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and major dairy food and ingredients manufacturing business. We represent hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located in seven Midwest states, and we produce about 500 million pounds of cheese and 50 million pounds of butter in plants across our network every year. "We Bring Dairy to Life" in seven manufacturing plants across Wisconsin and Michigan and in our headquarters in Middleton (Madison), Wisconsin; and we're looking for employees who are innovative and aim for excellence in our wide variety of production, field and business roles. Join us!

About This Opportunity

JOB TITLE: Food Safety & Quality Assurance Internship - Sanitation Emphasis (Summer 2027)

POSITION TYPE: Intern

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

$20.00 per hour

Monday - Friday, Day Shift

FOREMOST FARMS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

At Foremost, our internship program has two primary goals: bringing fresh ideas and innovative thinking to our organization while providing students with meaningful, hands-on experiences that support their professional and career development.

Our internships are designed around real business needs and meaningful projects that align with each intern's academic background, skills, and career interests. Depending on the role and project, interns may work on-site or in a hybrid environment. Interns have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals, tackle real-world business challenges, and make a meaningful contribution to Foremost's success.

We are committed to creating a supportive, engaging learning environment where interns are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and take ownership of their work. Throughout the summer, interns gain valuable professional experience, develop new skills, and build connections that can help prepare them for their future careers.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES & PROJECTS:

As a Foremost intern, you'll have the opportunity to work on strategic, real-world projects that may include:

• Trialing and evaluation of a new sanitizer
• Additional responsibilities and projects will be determined closer to the start of the internship based on business needs

BENEFITS OF INTERNING AT FOREMOST:

• Competitive compensation
• Company-provided housing, if needed
• Fun and engaging team building and networking events
• Hands-on, real-world learning experience
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and industry leaders
• Opportunity to present your work and project outcomes to Foremost's executive leadership team at the conclusion of your internship

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer applications
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to travel to Foremost plant locations, up to 75% per week
• Must be available to work from early June 2027 through early to mid-August 2027
• Based near our Middleton, WI headquarters or Foremost plant location

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Junior or Senior class standing
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career related to the internship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

At Foremost Farms USA, we believe that employee diversity brings strength to our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Successful completion of pre-employment screening is required, which could include a drug test, background check, and other verifications or assessments to be sure you will be able to succeed in your position.