Quality Process Intern

belmark; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

belmark in De Pere, WI, is looking for a Quality Process Intern to help enhance quality improvements while gaining valuable experience. This internship requires a commitment for multiple semesters and involves assisting with customer complaints, executing corrective actions, and supporting cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology, Packaging, or similar fields, possess strong problem-solving abilities, and excel in communication. This is an onsite position with opportunities for future employment.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled full time at an accredited university.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate a variety of testing and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly service while supporting the CAPA system.
• Assist with product returns and execute corrective action plans.
• Support process improvements for Quality with plant leadership.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree

Tools

Computer

Testing equipment

Job description

We are currently seeking a Quality Process Intern to join our team! This dynamic role will not only help you take your career to the next level, but allow you to make real time decisions and a lasting contribution to the company. Ready to make your mark? Apply today!

We are looking for a minimum of summer 2026 / fall 2026 semester internship commitment, fall 2026 / spring 2027 semester internship commitment, or spring 2027 / summer 2027 semester internship commitment. The internship is onsite in De Pere, WI.

*A pre-employment drug test is required if offered the position.

Summary

Responsible to provide fast, friendly, caring and dependable service and use open and straight communication to effectively support the execution of the corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) system; to help drive quality improvements within the assigned plant or area. Support cross-functional teams in identifying improvements to increase speed to market for products and services while improving quality and helping provide solutions to meet our customers’ needs. Support improvements to the Quality Management System and may be asked to perform audits as well as assisting with employee development.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

1. Responsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role, and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements.
2. Support customer complaints and internal quality events:
3. Gather information, collect data and isolate suspect material;
4. Operate a wide variety of test equipment to help identify root cause associated with CAPAs.
5. Assist with product returns: document item quantities and determine material disposition;
6. Process/Sort Returns;
7. Support the execution of corrective and preventive action plans;
8. Help provide solutions to meet customers’ needs;
9. Support the effectiveness of documented CAPA’s;
10. File CAPA correspondence, relevant information and job jackets/retains
11. Help with data analysis and work with plant or area leadership to develop action plans to address.
12. Assist with process improvements for Quality with the support of plant or area leadership.
13. With the support of plant or area leadership, assist with the implementation of technology changes that support customer complaint preventive action.
14. Assists with performing audits as needed.
15. Assists with documentation and implementation of standard operating procedures and internal test methods.
16. Learn fundamental problem-solving skills and improve these skills to allow for the identification of process improvement opportunities.
17. Develop improved communication and professional skills working cross-functionally to become a well-rounded candidate for future full-time employment.
18. May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

1. Student enrolled full time at an accredited university pursuing a bachelor or associates degree. Some applicable majors may include Engineering Technology, Packaging, Graphics Communications Management and Business Management.
2. Must have excellent problem solving skills.
3. Must be able to communicate and work effectively.
4. Must be able to communicate and answer questions in a professional and friendly manner.
5. Ability to operate a computer and a variety of testing and office equipment.
6. Ability to read, comprehend and follow implicit and explicit written and oral directions.
7. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, decimals and fractions.
8. Ability to effectively utilize (writing, speaking, reading) the English language.
9. Regular attendance is an essential function of the position. May be required to work some overtime.
10. Ability to hear and talk for up to 90% of work time.
11. Ability to: stand for 25% of work time; walk for 25% of work time; and sit for 50% of work time.
12. Ability to: reach above shoulders 10% of work time; and lift up to 50 pounds for less than 15% of work time.
13. Ability to: see clearly at 20 inches or less; identify and distinguish colors; and to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Working Conditions

1. Normal office environment with some exposure to chemical odors.
2. May be some exposure to moving mechanical parts and noise.