2027 Summer Food Safety and Quality Assurance Intern

Butterball•Mount Olive, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Butterball, LLC, a well-known turkey brand, is offering a summer internship opportunity in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. The internship will take place over 10-12 weeks at their processing plant in Mount Olive, NC. The quality assurance team plays a crucial role in overseeing food production processes to maintain consumer trust and ensure compliance with USDA food safety regulations. This program aims to develop future leaders by providing professional development and assignments aligned with interests in the processing and manufacturing industry.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelors or Master in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Safety, biological sciences or related field with an expected graduation date of December 2027 through June 2029.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to and from work.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill with Excel formulas to extract, organize, and report data.
Strong interpersonal and relational skills.
Computer skills (Excel, Word, Visio, Teams, Power BI, SharePoint).
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

Has actively participated or held office in a campus or community organization.

Responsibilities

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