Summer Intern - QA (Food Manufacturing)

The Masterson Company, Inc. • Milwaukee, WI

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Intern works with QA Lab Technicians assisting with the quality control of finished products. The Quality Intern will conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative tests to determine physical or chemical properties of finished goods food products to ensure compliance with company, customer, or government quality standards.

Requirements

• Working on a degree in food science or related field that has finished at least sophomore year of college.
• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Strong technical food science aptitude with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to use good independent judgement as well as demonstrate the effectiveness to work on a team.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, FSMA, and GMPs.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with capability of prioritizing and planning work activities, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and aseptic microbiological techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies all batch samples are received and conducts analytical testing of finished goods to ensure all product specifications are met. Tests include but are not limited to pH, viscosity, color, flavor, aw, brix and drain weight.
• Records test results in a consistent and accurate manner.
• Maintains product shelf-life samples.
• Isolates non-conforming product in accordance with established procedures.
• Periodically enter the plant to remove product samples from running production lines.
• Operates laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with established procedures. To include but are not limited to: Viscometer, Refractometer, pH Meters, Hunter Colorimeter and Aqualab 4TE.
• Adheres to all GMP’s, including sanitary requirements, Safety, Food Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of safety, continuous improvement/efficiency improvement and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees