QA Internship: Food Manufacturing Data & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Special pay programs

Time off

401k with match

Benefits package

Job summary

OSI Group in Chicago offers an internship designed to learn the essentials of running a food manufacturing line through hands-on, project-based work. You’ll gain experience in data collection, process improvement, and quality auditing within a real production environment.

Daily tasks include documenting test results, drafting and maintaining SOPs, monitoring corrective actions, and participating in cross-functional teams. At internship end you present findings to the corporate management team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a relevant internship or program.
• Ability to collect, document, and transfer test results.
• Strong data collection and trend analysis skills.
• Familiarity with SOPs and corrective actions.
• Comfort with manufacturing environments and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, review, and transfer test results to internal documentation.
• Perform data collection, trend quality metrics, and communicate results.
• Draft, implement, and maintain SOPs.
• Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring corrective and preventive actions.
• Daily logging of incoming raw materials into a database.
• Sample preparation testing and auditing techniques.
• Analyze audit data to identify trends and report recommendations to management.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and work groups.

Skills

Data collection

Trend analysis

SOPs

Corrective actions

Audit data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

OSI Group in Chicago offers an internship designed to learn the essentials of running a food manufacturing line through hands-on, project-based work. You’ll gain experience in data collection, process improvement, and quality auditing within a real production environment.

Daily tasks include documenting test results, drafting and maintaining SOPs, monitoring corrective actions, and participating in cross-functional teams. At internship end you present findings to the corporate management team.