Quality Assurance Intern (Caldwell, ID)

Simplot; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simplot Company invites applications for a Quality Assurance Intern position at the Caldwell, Idaho plant. This role supports the QA team through data collection, analysis, and reporting while gaining hands-on experience on the production floor and in the lab.

Ideal candidates are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related fields, and will participate in daily management meetings to understand cross-functional collaboration for quality and production

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Assurance projects through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Gain hands-on experience on the production floor and in the lab while gathering data and supporting quality initiatives.
• Participate in daily management meetings and learn how cross-functional teams work together to support production and quality goals.
• Build practical knowledge of food safety and quality programs, including sanitation, environmental monitoring, foreign material monitoring, and quality attribute grading.
• Assist with additional Quality Assurance projects and operational needs while gaining exposure to a food manufacturing environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field

Job description

Quality Assurance Intern (Caldwell, ID)

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

Gain hands-on experience in food quality and safety while working alongside our Quality Assurance team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. As a Quality Assurance Intern, you’ll support meaningful projects, analyze data, and spend time on the production floor and in the lab learning how quality and food safety come together in day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Quality Assurance projects through data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Gain hands-on experience on the production floor and in the lab while gathering data and supporting quality initiatives.

• Participate in daily management meetings and learn how cross-functional teams work together to support production and quality goals.

• Build practical knowledge of food safety and quality programs, including sanitation, environmental monitoring, foreign material monitoring, and quality attribute grading.

• Assist with additional Quality Assurance projects and operational needs while gaining exposure to a food manufacturing environment.

Typical Education

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field from a four-year college or university.

Job Requisition ID

27677

Travel Required

None

Location(s)

GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell

Country

United States

The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.94) for more information.