Quality Documentation Intern at Once Upon A Farm

Wayne State University; United States; Remote; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 4% Employer Match

Employee Discounts

Cell and Internet Stipend

Job summary

A food company focused on childhood nutrition is seeking a Quality Documentation Intern to assist with documentation programs that comply with food safety regulations. The intern will gather and maintain compliance documentation, collaborate with suppliers, and support audits. Ideal candidates are upcoming graduates or recent graduates in relevant fields, with prior internship experience preferred. This is a part-time, hourly role paying $22.00 per hour with an estimated duration from February to August 2026.

Qualifications

• Spring/Summer 2026 graduate or recently graduated.
• Prior internship experience in quality assurance or regulatory compliance in the food industry preferred.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Gather and maintain documentation for compliance.
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve ingredient hold exceptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Outlook

Slack

Job description

You are someone with an eye for detail, a desire to learn the requirements for claims and compliance to regulations in the food industry, and have a passion for problem-solving. Although at this point in your career, you may only have a moderate understanding of food safety and compliance, you have an enthusiasm for reading and researching and an endless desire to learn. You are genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet. You follow established procedures while using critical thinking to assess situations and identify alternative paths to the same outcome. You can manage multiple tasks, meet the timing requirements for a deliverable and have a unique ability to tell a story and identify themes through data analysis.

The Task at Hand

The Quality Documentation Intern reports directly to the Senior Manager of Supply Chain Quality Compliance and is responsible for assisting with the company’s Documentation Programs and ensure they comply with food safety policies, regulations, and ethical standards of the industry. You will work closely with certifications, suppliers and our internal team members to support and assess documentation, and to develop plans to improve compliance.

This is a six month assignment (estimated Feb-Jul timeframe) which requires the ability to work up to 29 hours/week Mon-Fri. We are looking for soon to be graduates (Spring/Summer 2026) or recent grads.

In This Role, You Will

• Focus on gathering and maintaining the documentation required to support compliance to claims, regulations, and quality systems
• Maintain records and documentation related to certifications and documentation within the compliance platform software (TraceGains)
• Assist with onboarding new suppliers, through documentation collection.
• Assist with gathering of documentation for Kosher, Non-GMO and Organic audits.
• Support the COA migration to TraceGains, including specification sharing with suppliers and COA set up in TraceGains.
• Collaborate with Materials and Inventory Control teams to resolve exceptions associated with the ingredient hold and release program
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

In This Role, You’ll Bring with You

• Upcoming Spring/Summer 2026 graduate, OR recently graduated with a degree in Food Engineering, Food Science, Chemistry, Quality Management or a related field
• No BA? No problem. Equivalent years of professional experience in the field(s) of Quality or Compliance Management or related focus areas will also meet this qualification
• Prior internship experience working in quality assurance or regulatory compliance in the food industry preferred
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and organization skills required
• Strong communication and people partnership skills required
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications, Outlook, Slack, and other professional platforms
• Be genuinely passionate about improving childhood nutrition for a healthier and happier planet
• Have a desire to contribute to a dynamic high-growth, purpose-driven work environment
• Have demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguity, deeply understand business needs, develop a cohesive strategy and make decisions requiring a high level of judgment
• Must reside in the United States to be considered for this position
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Compensation

• This role pays $22.00 per hour
• This is a part-time, hourly internship, not to exceed 29 hours per week
• Estimated Duration: February 2026–August 2026 (or six months from date of hire)

Additional

• 401k with 4% Employer Match
• Employee Discounts and quarterly Farm-to-Fridge home deliveries
• Cell and Internet Stipend
• And so much more!

Who We Are

Our Purpose

Drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition for a healthier, happier, and more equitable world.

Our Business

At Once Upon a Farm, farm-fresh taste grows here. We're on a greater mission in providing organic, crave-worthy snacks and meals for children of all ages. Our recipes are crafted with only the best organic ingredients – whole fruits and veggies, cold-pressed (our pouches), or freshly frozen (our meals) to perfection – to support your growing kids at every stage. Each of our organic, non-GMO, non-dairy recipes contains no added sugar and are free from artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives – just simple, real, nutritious snacks your entire family will love.

Our Team

We’re all fully remote, which makes us a highly collaborative, dynamic, and supportive bunch. We share a singular mission to make the world a better place through the highest quality, most delicious, nourishing, and nutritious products made accessible to every home, from our farms to your fridge. And while we’re invested in our product, we’re equally invested in one another's success.

Once Upon a Farm, PBC, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, cast, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer-related or HIV/AIDS-related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

This job description is a summary of duties; it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.