Quality Process Intern

Belmark•De Pere, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Belmark is seeking a Quality Process Intern to support the corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) system and quality improvements within an assigned plant or area. The intern will help cross-functional teams identify improvements that increase speed to market while improving quality and addressing customer needs. The role also supports improvements to the Quality Management System, may include audits, and may involve assisting with employee development. The internship requires a minimum commitment for one of these periods: summer 2026/fall 2026, fall 2026/spring 2027, or spring 2027/summer 2027. It is onsite in De Pere, Wisconsin. A pre-employment drug test is required if an offer is made. The intern will follow role-specific safety procedures and support a food safety culture by adhering to Safe Quality Foods requirements. Duties include assisting with customer complaints and internal quality events, gathering information and data, isolating suspect material, using test equipment to help identify root causes, supporting product returns and CAPA plans, analyzing data, and helping implement process and technology improvements. The intern will also assist with audits, procedures, internal test methods, and development of problem-solving, communication, and professional skills for potential future full-time employment.

Requirements

Be enrolled full time at an accredited university and pursuing a bachelor's or associate degree.
Have excellent problem-solving skills.
Be able to communicate and work effectively, and communicate and answer questions in a professional and friendly manner.
Be able to operate a computer and a variety of testing and office equipment.
Be able to read, comprehend, and follow written and oral directions.
Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.
Be able to effectively use English in writing, speaking, and reading.
Maintain regular attendance, an essential function of the position.
Be able to hear and talk for up to 90% of work time; stand for 25%, walk for 25%, and sit for 50% of work time; reach above the shoulders for 10% of work time; and lift up to 50 pounds for less than 15% of work time.
Be able to see clearly at 20 inches or less, identify and distinguish colors, and adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
Commit to at least one of the listed internship periods: summer 2026/fall 2026, fall 2026/spring 2027, or spring 2027/summer 2027.
Complete a pre-employment drug test if offered the position.

Nice To Haves

Applicable areas of study may include Engineering Technology, Packaging, Graphics Communications Management, and Business Management.

Responsibilities

Follow all role-specific safety procedures and adhere to Safe Quality Foods requirements to nurture a food safety culture.
Support customer complaints and internal quality events by gathering information, collecting data, and isolating suspect material.
Operate test equipment to help identify root causes associated with CAPAs.
Assist with product returns by documenting quantities, determining material disposition, and processing or sorting returns.
Support execution of corrective and preventive action plans and help provide solutions to meet customer needs.
Support the effectiveness of documented CAPAs and file CAPA correspondence, relevant information, and job jackets or retains.
Help analyze data and work with plant or area leadership to develop action plans.
Assist with quality process improvements with support from plant or area leadership.
Assist with implementing technology changes that support customer complaint preventive action.
Assist with audits as needed.
Assist with documentation and implementation of standard operating procedures and internal test methods.
Develop problem-solving skills to identify process improvement opportunities.
Develop communication and professional skills by working cross-functionally.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.