Food Science/ Quality Assurance Summer Internship 2027 - Chicago (R)

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Bonuses and special pay programs

Time off and benefits package

Job summary

OSI Group offers an internship program that provides hands-on experience in running a food manufacturing line. The role is project-based, focusing on process improvement, yield optimization, and waste reduction. Interns prepare a final presentation for corporate management on project results.

Compensation includes an hourly wage of $22, with standard benefits and opportunities for growth. You will document test results, participate in audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in data collection and reporting
• Ability to document test results and maintain logs
• Familiarity with SOPs and corrective actions
• Good communication for cross-functional projects

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, review, and transfer test results to internal docs
• Perform data collection, trend quality metrics, and communicate results
• Draft, implement, and maintain SOPs
• Assist in developing and monitoring corrective actions
• Log incoming raw materials into a database
• Sample preparation testing
• Learn auditing standards and apply related techniques
• Analyze audit data to identify trends and present reports to management
• Participate in cross-functional projects and work groups

Skills

Data collection

SOP drafting

Audit analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Our internships provide an opportunity to learn what it takes to run a food manufacturing line. Your experience will be project based, with projects varying depending on current business needs. Typical projects include process improvement projects, related to improving yield, reducing waste, etc. As an intern you can expect to gain valuable experience and insight into the workings of food manufacturing environment. At conclusion of Internship, you are expected to prepare a final presentation on the results of your assigned project(s) and will present your findings to members of the corporate management team.

The OSI Group is a premier food processing partner to leading brands across the globe with over 40 operations in 17 countries. Our worldwide operations create and manufacture custom beef, pork poultry, pizza, baked goods, seafood, produce and other products for our customers. Since OSI opened its first family meat market in Chicago in 1909, one thing has remained steadfast: our unwavering dedication to our customers' success. Our customers describe us as a results-oriented global company full of highly talented, motivated, "can-do" people. Partners they trust to deliver what they need on time, every time. If this describes you, OSI may be the place for you to start or build on your career.

• Collect, document, review, and transfer test results from external sources to internal documentation
• Perform data collection, trend quality metrics, and communicate results
• Draft, implement, and maintain SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions
• Daily logging of incoming raw materials into a database
• Sample preparation testing
• Learn and apply standards and principles of auditing and related techniques
• Ability to analyze audit data to identify trends and summarize in reports with recommendations to management
• Participate in cross-functional projects, work groups.

Compensation/Benefits

The hourly range for this role is $22.00. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on skills, experience, and internal equity. In rare cases, highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however, offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSI's salary range for this position. Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Base salary is one component of OSI's overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses, special pay programs, comprehensive time off, 401k with match, and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

As an intern you can expect to gain valuable experience and insight into the workings of food manufacturing environment. At conclusion of Internship, you are expected to prepare a final presentation on the results of your assigned project(s) and will present your findings to members of the corporate management team.

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