Quality Assurance Intern: Drive Food Safety & Quality

Saputo, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Meaningful compensation & benefits

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control support role to assist daily plant operations, product evaluations, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

The candidate will participate in quality improvement projects, collect and analyze quality data, and work with cross-functional teams to understand plant operations and requirements. Flexibility for overtime and a strong attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelors' degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Interest in food manufacturing, quality assurance, and food safety systems.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Working knowledge of computer programs (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Willingness to work scheduled hours and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams with daily plant operations and quality-related activities.
• Assist with product evaluations, inspections, testing, and documentation for compliance with quality and food safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement projects focused on processes, product quality, and efficiency.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Assist with sanitation, GMP, HACCP, and food safety program verification activities.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, laboratory, and quality teams to understand operations and requirements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project updates for the Quality team.

Skills

Problem solving

Data collection

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control support role to assist daily plant operations, product evaluations, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.

The candidate will participate in quality improvement projects, collect and analyze quality data, and work with cross-functional teams to understand plant operations and requirements. Flexibility for overtime and a strong attention to detail are essential.