Food Safety & Quality Intern - Summer 2027 - Campus Recruiting (Multiple Locations)

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Austin, MN

8h • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity to gain real-world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products by performing the duties of full-time Quality and Control Process counterparts. The intern will support management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Must graduate in August 2025, December 2025, or May 2026 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 Quality and Process Control Supervisor which can include any of the following:
• 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
• 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