Quality and Food Safety Intern – Erlanger, KY

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

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About The Position

Launch your career with ADM’s Summer Internship Program! Enjoy a rewarding 12-week experience at one of ADM's North American locations with an opportunity to learn on the job skills through collaboration with your colleagues, focusing on business deliverables and meaningful, real-world project work. ADM offers competitive pay during your full-time (40-hour/week) internship, including fully-furnished housing and transportation assistance (mileage reimbursement) as needed based on your assigned location and distance from home — all designed to support a seamless transition. A few highlights about ADM: We have an award-winning early career program! ADM is proud to be a 2025 recipient of Handshake’s Early Career Talent award as well as the Ripplematch Campus Forward Award! ADM was named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek. 2025 Innovation Award for ADM’s Regenerative Agriculture Program. U.S. Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces in Manufacturing Best Companies to Work For in 2025. Internship Program Requirements: Educational Background: Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation between December 2026 and Summer 2028. Must have an overall 2.8GPA (change if you need to) Transportation: Interns must have their own reliable transportation to and from work. Geographical Flexibility: Willing to relocate to one of our ADM locations in North America. Background Check: Successful completion of a background check is required. Availability: Must be available for a summer internship from mid-May to early August 2026. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role Professional Development and Benefits during your internship: Enhance your skills with unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, language training, and mentoring programs. Access to a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, support, and professional growth across a variety of communities. Throughout your internship, you’ll also have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering personal support and resources to help you grow both professionally and personally. Personalized professional development sessions geared toward career development, social digital footprint, and the importance of your personal brand. Based on business needs, interns showing high potential may be offered a return internship or a full-time position. Job Description The Quality Food Safety Intern will apply classroom knowledge and theory to Quality and Food safety processes and will participate in a real-world project for the Food Safety and Quality Center of Excellence. Act as a key team member in the Quality and Food Safety Center of Excellence, the intern will participate in the project(s) that will improve the current operational assignments Intern will initiate active development projects through interactions with team members, mentors, corporate and facility sponsors Intern will demonstrate excellence in project planning, execution, and timing through project evaluation and use of available resources to expedite project completion Contribute and participate in practical, challenging, and meaningful quality and food safety assignments The intern will follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements The intern will focus on training in specific areas related to quality and food safety through interactions with team members, mentors, corporate and facility sponsors The intern will be accountable to the ADM Food Safety and Quality Principles Intern must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Requirements

• Pursuing a four-year degree with an expected graduation between December 2026 and Summer 2028
• Must have an overall 2.8GPA
• Interns must have their own reliable transportation to and from work
• Willing to relocate to one of our ADM locations in North America
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Must be available for a summer internship from mid-May to early August 2026
• Strong computer skills
• Strong collaborator and a team player
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in English is required
• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in food science
• Completion of at least two years of study

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom knowledge and theory to Quality and Food safety processes
• Participate in a real-world project for the Food Safety and Quality Center of Excellence
• Act as a key team member in the Quality and Food Safety Center of Excellence
• Participate in the project(s) that will improve the current operational assignments
• Initiate active development projects through interactions with team members, mentors, corporate and facility sponsors
• Demonstrate excellence in project planning, execution, and timing through project evaluation and use of available resources to expedite project completion
• Contribute and participate in practical, challenging, and meaningful quality and food safety assignments
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements
• Focus on training in specific areas related to quality and food safety through interactions with team members, mentors, corporate and facility sponsors
• Be accountable to the ADM Food Safety and Quality Principles
• Be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

• Competitive pay during your full-time (40-hour/week) internship
• Fully-furnished housing and transportation assistance (mileage reimbursement) as needed based on your assigned location and distance from home
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, language training, and mentoring programs
• Access to a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that foster connection, support, and professional growth across a variety of communities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering personal support and resources to help you grow both professionally and personally
• Personalized professional development sessions geared toward career development, social digital footprint, and the importance of your personal brand
• Based on business needs, interns showing high potential may be offered a return internship or a full-time position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees