QA Intern (Food Production - Summer)

JonnyPops•Elk River, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FSQA Intern will gain valuable work experience at a high-growth frozen novelty company that will set them up for success in a future role in Food Safety and Quality Assurance. The FSQA Intern will primarily focus on project-related tasks targeted at improving the overall food safety culture and mitigating food safety-related and quality-related risk within production.

Requirements

Rising Senior/Graduating in 2026 or MS student
Preferred Majors: Industrial and Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
Reliable transportation required!
Ability to travel to Elk River, MN (where our facility is located)
Attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions, but also work independently
Naturally curious, with an appreciation for ambiguity and the ability to embrace the “test and learn” mentality in pursuit of continuous improvement.
Alignment to our mission to spread kindness – JonnyPops is a kindness-based company
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with hazard analysis and risk assessment preferred
Coursework and experience in statistical analysis and process-capability studies preferred
Foundational knowledge in food safety and food hygiene preferred
Foundational knowledge in types of hazards in food (biological, chemical, and physical) preferred
Experience with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) concepts preferred

Responsibilities

Understand the principles of Food Safety and Quality as it relates to food manufacturing
Become immersed in the food manufacturing environment with a lens of curiosity and drive to identify areas needing approvement and participate in identifying appropriate solutions
Assist Food Safety and Quality Team in streamlining daily tasks as needed
Utilize the expertise within the FSQA team to gain deeper understanding of application of Food Safety Principles and build relationships to assist in project work completion
Own and drive assigned projects – projects designed to be completed during internship