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

Hormel Foods • Austin, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in the successful manufacturing of food products. Interns will support management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures, gaining exposure to the responsibilities of a full-time Quality and Process Control Supervisor. The program offers opportunities to work on meaningful projects, develop professional skills, build a network, and interact with leaders within a Fortune 500 company.

Requirements

• Must graduate in August 2027, December 2027, or May 2028.
• Major in Food Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Business, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, persuasive, initiative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must have access to and/or utilize a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace.
• Must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be open to relocation.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to the job responsibilities of a full-time Quality and Process Control 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 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
• 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