Corporate Food Safety Quality Intern

Post Holdings • Gaylord, MN

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About The Position

The Michael Foods family of businesses has grown to become a multi-billion manufacturer of foodservice and food ingredient offerings by introducing innovative products that have changed the food landscape. From helping restaurant owners enhance the quality of their menus, to supporting food manufacturers with premium ingredients, to satisfying countless consumers with our popular lines, we are a proven, innovative leader in food. POSITION SUMMARY: The Food Safety/Quality Internship at Michael Foods is designed to build internal capability and cultivate a pipeline of future talent. Interns will gain hands-on experience with foundational food safety practices, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Preventive Controls, and HACCP principles, equipping them with the skills needed to support quality systems and regulatory compliance. Focus areas may include sanitation, development of training materials, supplier management, enhancement of quality systems, along with any emerging opportunities for operational enhancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Enrolled or attending an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university working towards a degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Safety, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English) but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in food safety and quality system tasks, such as reviewing SOPs, monitoring compliance with GMP and HACCP standards, and helping maintain audit readiness.
• Support sanitation program activities, including assisting with verification of sanitary conditions and documentation of cleaning procedures across production areas.
• Assist with training coordination, including preparing materials, tracking completion, and supporting onboarding efforts related to FSQ practices.
• Engage in supplier management support, such as helping collect and organize supplier documentation, tracking compliance records, and assisting with communication between suppliers and the FSQ team.
• Conduct basic data entry and analysis, including logging inspection results, updating FSQ databases, and preparing summary reports for internal review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams-including Production, Sanitation, Maintenance, and FSQ - to help ensure alignment on FSQ goals and initiatives.
• Report any observed risks or non-compliance issues that could impact food safety, product quality, or personnel safety, and support follow-up actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned, gaining exposure to a variety of FSQ functions and responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees