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

Foremost Farms; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company housing if needed

Team building and networking events

Hands-on learning experience

Collaboration with professionals and行业

Job summary

Foremost Farms is offering a summer internship program designed to give undergraduates hands-on experience and exposure to real business challenges in our Middleton, WI area. Interns may work on-site or in a hybrid setting, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects.

Participants gain professional development, networking opportunities, and a chance to present project outcomes to Foremost's executive leadership team at the internship's conclusion.

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

• Assist on strategic, real-world projects aligned with business needs.
• Support with trialing and evaluation of a new sanitizer and related tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Highly organized

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Undergraduate program in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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