Job Category:
Intern
Job Family:
Student Intern
Job Description:
As a Quality Assurance Intern, you will have the opportunity to work the Summer 2025 with Schreiber Foods at our plant locations. 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 Quality Assurance summer internship is located at our plant in Grand Rapids, MI.
What youll 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 Bachelors or Masters degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Microbiology or closely related field.
Ability to work 40 hours/week during the 2025 summer
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.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
