2026 Summer Quality Assurance Intern

Butterball • Carthage, MO

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About The Position

Butterball, LLC, one of America's most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company's measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success. Ready to shape the future of food? Join Butterball, America's favorite turkey brand, for an exciting summer internship! Over the course of 10-12 weeks, as a Quality & Food Safety Intern, you'll work in our Raeford processing plant located in Carthage, MO. The role of the quality assurance team is to provide oversight, inspection, and guidance for our food production processes. Our consumers trust and have confidence in our brand; food safety is critical in keeping that trust. Our food safety guidelines are in place to ensure our products meet our customers' expectations as well as food safety regulations governed by United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). As Butterball team members, we must never compromise on food safety.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, biological sciences or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2026 through June 2027.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skill with Excel formulas to extract, organize, and report data.
• Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, i.e., cold, hot, wet.
• Ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs to move turkeys and product as required.

Nice To Haves

• Active participation or holding office in a campus or community organization.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Visio, Teams, Power BI, SharePoint).

Responsibilities

• Work with FSQA and Operations to validate antimicrobial intervention efficacy.
• Continuously improve quality associated parameters and identify additional process improvements.
• Perform data collection, trend quality metrics, and communicate results.
• Ensure sample collection with FSQA and Operations teams.
• Understand sampling and analysis process with Laboratory staff.
• Record/report data and results.
• Support various teams to ensure that manufacturing process is consistent, compliant, and adheres to good manufacturing practices (GMP) requirements.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience and professional development.
• Opportunities to network and learn from industry experts.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Animal Production and Aquaculture
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree