Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)

Schreiber Foods, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Eight EAP counseling sessions

401(k) and ESOP contributions

Volunteer opportunities

Product discounts

Job summary

Schreiber Foods, Inc. is offering a Quality Assurance Intern position at one of our US manufacturing facilities. The internship focuses on supporting food safety and quality initiatives, with 40-hour weeks and on-site work across multiple U.S.

locations. It provides real-world project experience and potential future opportunities within the company. The role involves leading small quality improvement projects, documentation updates, data entry and analysis, and collaboration with QA teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field with a December 2027 graduation date or later.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during Summer 2027.
• Flexible start/end dates with 10–12 weeks preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work in a plant manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead small quality improvement projects with plants and teams.
• Create and update documentation for food safety and quality processes.
• Input and analyze data to inform decisions.
• Support testing, sanitation, HACCP, SQF, and supplier-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Quality Plans and customer requirements.

Skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field (food science, dairy science, microbiology)

Tools

None

Job description

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: As a Quality Assurance Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the Quality Assurance team at one of our US manufacturing facilities. This internship will be focused on supporting food safety and quality initiatives, company objectives and plant-specific assignments. It is designed to prepare successful interns for a possible future career with Schreiber Foods. This internship is 100% on-site (Monday-Friday) and will be based at one of our US manufacturing facilities. Available locations include Shippensburg, PA; Grand Rapids, MI; Southwest Missouri; Stephenville, TX, Richland Center, WI; Beloit, WI, and Cache Valley, UT. Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $20.75.

What you’ll do:

• Lead small quality improvement projects within the team, working with plants and other areas of Schreiber Foods
• Creating and updating documentation for food safety and quality and lab processes
• Gaining knowledge about our products and applying that knowledge to improve processes and practices
• Inputting and analyzing data
• Completing projects related to testing, quality systems, sanitation, auditing, HACCP, training, SQF, suppliers, and other related topics
• Assisting the quality teams on ongoing projects
• Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.
• Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups.
• Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you will need to succeed:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Microbiology or closely related field with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027
• Ability to work at least 10 weeks of the summer, 12 weeks is preferred, with flexible start and end dates
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities
• Ability and desire to work within a plant manufacturing setting
• Ability to multi-task
• Possess a strong technical foundation in the sciences; dairy knowledge desired but not required
• Reliable transportation

Internship benefits:

• Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
• Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
• Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
• Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
• Rewards program for referring others
• Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
• Discounts on our products and more

For positions that require any amount of travel:

• Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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