Food Science Intern - Summer 24

The Food Science intern assists the Quality and Innovation team with daily quality assurance duties, programs, projects, and improvement initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including general oversight of food safety programs and policies
• Support of the quality assurance process through customer relations, database management, customer and industry audits, and continuous improvement efforts
• Acts as a support to food safety and quality management in any and all matters
• Maintains documentation for, coordinates, and facilitates customer and industry audits
• Assist with consumer and customer complaints
• Participates in special projects and performs special assignments as required.
• Maintains quality and food safety systems in accordance with current government, regulatory, and industry standards; ensures internal programs to align with SQF standards.

Education and Experience Profile

• Ideal candidate is working toward a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or other related degrees 
• Knowledge and understanding of Food Safety and Food Quality
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Required Skills

• Ability to gather, review, analyze, synthesize, and report data
• Ability to work well and participate in a team environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills
• Display excellent written and strong oral communication skills

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Wyandot Snacks is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.