2025 Quality Assurance Intern

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIESTechnical Support of Plant QA ProjectsResponsible for a summer project as assigned by the Associate Director of QualityAssist in product testing, research, or sampling methods pertaining to projects as requested by Associate Director of Quality or plant Quality ManagerSupport Quality Systems Manager with sampling and/or product testing as requiredData compiling and organization as it pertains to validation and verification workLab Support and UpkeepAid in conducting product cuttings and/or sensory panelsResponsible for analytical testing of products as neededResponsible for lab cleanliness and general organizationQA Regulatory SupportSupport in data entry and filingSupport on projects pertaining to food labeling compliance, food safety and quality plans, product shelf life testing, and raw material specificationsQuality Systems Administrative SupportAid in researching information as it pertains to customer inquiriesSupport in data entry and filingEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEActively seeking a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Agriculture, or Consumer Family SciencesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESExperienced working within a labComputer knowledge required; MS OfficeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDirect: NoneIndirect: NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSTo perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employeeReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWhile performing the duties of this job:The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standingThe employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipmentThe employee in this position must be able to regularly walkThe employees must be able to use hands to handle and feelThe employee must be able to reach with both hands and armsThe employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distancesThe employee must be able to converse or convey with other individualsThe employee may occasionally be required to crouchThe employee may occasionallylift/carry items as heavy as 60 poundsThe employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)JOB COMPETENCIESEthics/ Integrity/ TrustAttitude and CommitmentDiversityCustomer ServiceQualityAttention to DetailInitiativeAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingDecision MakingOtherResponsible for organizing time for completing daily tasks as well as new projectsWillingness to work within processing facilities in order to provide aid for projectsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Created: 2024-10-19