Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2025)

Job Category:InternJob Family:Student InternJob 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 you'll do:Lead small quality improvement projects within the team, working with plants and other areas of Schreiber FoodsCreating and updating documentation for food safety and quality and lab processesGaining knowledge about our products and applying that knowledge to improve processes and practicesInputting and analyzing dataCompleting projects related to testing, quality systems, sanitation, auditing, HACCP, training, SQF, suppliers, and other related topicsAssisting the quality teams on ongoing projectsTogether 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 Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Microbiology or closely related field.Ability to work 40 hours/week during the 2025 summerEffective oral and written communication skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a team environmentAbility to take ownership of assignments and complete themDesire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunitiesAbility and desire to work within a plant manufacturing settingAbility to multi-taskPossess a strong technical foundation in the sciences; dairy knowledge desired but not requiredReliable transportationInternship benefits:Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideasExposure to different areas of the business around the worldInternship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)Rewards program for referring othersEight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance ProgramCompany-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership PlanVolunteer opportunities to give back to the communityDiscounts on our products and moreFor 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.Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the cloud in the upper-right corner to view your profile. From there you can setup Job Alerts.