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

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Austin, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

To gain real world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products by performing the duties of their full time Quality and Control Process counterparts. This includes supporting management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Must graduate in August 2027, December 2027, or May 2028 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
• This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
• Must be open to relocation

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 hourly pay of $24.50 paid on a weekly basis
• Housing assistance through either a housing stipend or company-provided housing, depending on location
• Reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses
• Reimbursement for approved business-related expenses
• Opportunity to participate in a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Hands-on experience with a Fortune 500 company
• Professional development opportunities and networking experiences
• Potential consideration for future internships, co-ops, or full-time employment opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern