Quality Programs Internship

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Health screenings

Job summary

Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling is offering a Quality Programs Internship in Grand Rapids, MI for Summer 2027. The 12-week, full-time paid position targets current undergraduates or graduate students in Business Administration, Food Science, Technology, or Engineering.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license and be authorized to work in the United States. The role involves supporting the Corporate Quality group and a focus on standardization, plant performance, and cross-facility collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required and currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree with 0–2 years of related work experience.
• Interest in pursuing a career in manufacturing quality or quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform and accomplish tasks with guidance from Intern Manager.
• Meet and/or exceed project deliverables and deadlines.
• Develop technical expertise as needed for the internship area.
• Develop business acumen by learning opportunities.
• Apply academic knowledge with a professional approach.
• Collaborate with team members and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interest in quality systems

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Join the leading beverage provider, Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling!

If you enjoy our products, you'll really enjoy being a part of our team!

• Shift: Full-Time, Summer 2027
• Hourly Pay Rate: $23
• Targeted Graduation Date: Between December 2027 - May 2028

The Quality Programs Internship is a full-time paid position for a current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Food Science, Technology, Engineering, or related programs. This internship will support our Corporate Quality group at Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling for approximately 12 weeks during Summer 2027. This position will be based in Grand Rapids, MI but may also include significant travel to our manufacturing facilities across the Midwest and West. The Quality Programs Intern will gain exposure to a variety of project-based work focused on improving corporate standardization and our plants' operational and financial performance. Ideal candidates will have an interest in pursuing a career in manufacturing quality or quality systems upon graduation. Candidates must have reliable automobile transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum amount specified by the Company and state law.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform and accomplish tasks, activities, and projects with guidance from Intern Manager
• Meet and/or exceed project deliverables and deadlines
• Develop technical expertise as needed for functional area
• Develop business acumen by seizing opportunities to learn
• Apply functional academic knowledge and skills to the specific internship position with a professional approach
• Collaborates with members of their designated team and builds relationships with customers, leaders, and peers within the company
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with 0 to 2 years of related work experience
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.