Food Safety and Quality Intern- Summer 2026(Multiple Locations)

Hormel • Austin, MN

131d • $24

About The Position

The Food Safety and Quality Intern position at Hormel Foods is designed to provide real-world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products. Interns will perform duties similar to those of full-time Food Safety and Quality counterparts, supporting management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Must graduate in August 2026, December 2026, or May 2027 and major in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Management, or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills are necessary for success in this position.
• Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
• Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of various Hormel Foods products which may include but are not limited to pork, beef, chicken, and nuts.
• This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the job responsibilities of a full-time Food Safety and Quality Supervisor.
• Consult with management regarding food safety or quality issues.
• Provide leadership on food safety and quality in our facilities.
• Implement our HACCP program (food safety) and oversee sanitation procedures.
• Collect and analyze data for new or modified product lines.
• Train and manage quality auditors.
• Work with the USDA.
• Design and evaluate quality specifications and auditing programs.
• Conduct quality system testing and evaluations using statistical analysis.
• Assist with computer inventory, lab management, and data collection.
• Evaluate processes by utilizing food safety and/or sanitation principles.

Benefits

• Competitive wage with a base pay rate of $24.00 per hour.
• Paid housing allowance.
• Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job.
• Company 401k match.
• Earn Paid Time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree