Food Safety/Quality Co-op

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental time off

Access to onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Onsite fitness center

Onsite clinic

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Food Safety/Quality Co-op based in Sheboygan Falls, WI for an 8-month internship. The role involves training team members, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and solving quality issues. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree related to Food Safety or Quality. Benefits include a monthly bonus, 401(k) matching, and access to a fitness center. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be working towards a Bachelor's degree with junior or senior status preferred.
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and 3.0 in core concentration required.
• Prior work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new and existing members in food safety and quality programs.
• Utilize auditing skills to verify food safety and quality programs.
• Identify and solve food safety and quality issues.
• Participate in third-party audits with exceptional results.
• Lead a team or project to an expected outcome.
• Learn product procedures, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for success.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt as needed.

Skills

Basic knowledge of food safety requirements such as HACCP

Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Strong communication and decision-making skills

Detail-oriented, responsible, and self-motivated

Ability to work both independently and as a team member

Independent work

Detail-oriented

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Quality, Microbiology, or related field

Job description

Join to apply for the Food Safety/Quality Co-op role at Johnsonville.

Johnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands‑on experience in your field, you’ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team‑based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll have a one‑of‑a‑kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.

Position Overview

Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an 8 month Food Safety/Quality Co‑op with our Research and Development team in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The term of the internship would be January through August or May through December [year] (The timeframe can be adjusted to fit the student’s needs). Minimum would be 6 months.

Join us at the Johnsonville Technical Center on our Sheboygan Falls campus, which includes a packaging lab, pilot plant, product evaluation area, R and D, and engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Train new and existing members in food safety and quality programs.
• Utilize auditing skills to verify food safety and quality programs are implemented and product quality standards are maintained.
• Identify, define, and solve food safety and quality issues while considering the impact to the business.
• Participate in third‑party audits with exceptional results.
• With minimal instruction, lead a team or project to an expected outcome or completion.
• Gain an understanding of product procedures, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SOPs and other food safety and quality plans.
• Work with cross‑functional teams by interacting with different team members and be part of a team that aims at nothing less than success.
• Challenge your ability to prioritize what needs to be done first and reprioritize as necessary.

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Quality, Microbiology, or related field from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred.
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core concentration required.

Experience

• Prior work experience preferred.

Skills

• Basic knowledge of food safety requirements such as HACCP.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Basic understanding of statistical quality tools.
• Strong communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member without direct supervision.
• Detail‑oriented, responsible, self‑motivated individual with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to travel.

Other Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Benefits and Compensation

Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401(k) with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Since 1945, our family‑owned band of sausage‑makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave‑able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

Johnsonville is an equal‑opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.