Food Science Intern
Forever Cheese•Hebron, IL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Document Control Specialist is responsible for collecting, organizing, maintaining, and tracking supplier documentation to support food safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements. Operating out of our Hebron, IL location, this role ensures supplier records are current, complete, and readily accessible for internal reviews, customer requests, and audit activities. This is a part-time, temp-to-perm position with flexible scheduling, based in an office within a food production environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma required
- 0 to 1 years of experience in document control, food safety, quality assurance, supplier management, or administrative support.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with, or willingness to learn, data entry into food safety and regulatory platforms.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional movement through production and warehouse areas.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment/internship) in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collect and organize supplier documentation such as food safety audits, allergen declarations, and product specifications.
- Monitor document expiration dates and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure timely receipt of updated compliance and food safety documentation.
- Maintain supplier records so they are current, complete, and readily accessible for internal reviews, customer requests, and audit activities.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to update raw material and finished product data.
- Enter and maintain data in food safety and regulatory platforms.
- Identify, communicate, and resolve documentation gaps in a timely manner.
- Carry out any additional duties that may be assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Flexible, part-time scheduling
- Paid leave in accordance with the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act
- Hands-on food safety and quality experience in a working import and production facility
- Temp-to-perm pathway
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
