2026 Quality Control Intern

Seneca Foods•Cumberland, WI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements. Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team - Apply now! Quality Control Intern Seneca Foods in Cumberland, WI is currently seeking a Quality Control Intern to join our team for the 2026 summer production season. This internship will gain hands-on industry experience working with our location management team during our busy production season.

Requirements

Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
Must be able to work independently on projects
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Have good computer skills using Microsoft Office programs
Applicant should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
Interns need to be able to work in factory conditions while following company and government regulations
Internship Time Frame: May 2026-September 2026

Nice To Haves

Majors in Food Safety/Science Based education and that are looking to enter the food industry upon graduation preferred

Responsibilities

Interns will work with the Quality Department Supervisor to help train incoming seasonal staff
Learn all functions of quality and perform quality checks along with our technicians
Observe food safety audits by both 3rd party auditors and regulatory auditors
This intern will become well versed in how canned and frozen vegetables are processed and tested for food safety
Training in HACCP principles, Thermal Processing Regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP"s) and sanitation practices of the food industry
Other duties as assigned