Food Safety/Quality Co-op - 2027

Johnsonville; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness center

Onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC offers an 8‑month FSQ Co‑op with the Research & Development team in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The program runs January–August or May–December 2027, with a minimum of 6 months and opportunities to contribute to real projects.

Join Johnsonville’s Technical Center on a campus with a packaging lab, pilot plant and engineering team, working on food safety, quality programs and audits as part of a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Quality, Microbiology or related field
• Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in core concentration required
• Ability to work in a team and communicate clearly

Responsibilities

• Train new and existing members in food safety and quality programs
• Audit and verify food safety and quality programs are followed
• Lead small teams or projects with minimal supervision
• Support cross‑functional teams and participate in third party audits
• Understand HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SOPs and related quality plans
• Travel to other Johnsonville facilities as needed

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Microsoft Office

Statistical quality tools

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Safety/Quality/Microbiology

GPA 3.0 in core concentration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnsonville Location: Tech Center

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 FSQ Co‑op with our Research & Development team in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The term of the internship would be January through August or May through December 2027. (The timeframe can be adjusted to fit the student's needs). (Minimum would be 6 months).

Join us in 2027 at the Johnsonville Technical Center on our Sheboygan Falls campus, which includes a packaging lab, pilot plant, product evaluation area, R&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

Other Requirements

• Start Date: January 4, 2027, or May 24, 2027
• Travel: Willing to travel to other Johnsonville facilities and work offshift hours is required
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits And Compensation

Johnsonville offers 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.

About Our Company

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.