Summer Internship - FSQA - Food Operations
About The Position
Join the Company that is 100% committed to moving the bar higher. Your future belongs at the home of the Excellent Chicken…Bell and Evans! FSQA – Food Operations Summer Intern 12-week paid internship | Fredericksburg, PA | In-office Program Overview The FSQA Operations Summer Internship is a hands-on, 12-week opportunity designed for students eager to gain real-world experience in food safety and quality operations within a USDA-regulated manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for sophomores and above pursuing degrees in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Biology, Agriculture, or a related field. As an FSQA Operations Intern, you’ll support day-to-day quality assurance activities while contributing to impactful projects focused on standardizing documentation across multiple processing sites. You’ll gain valuable exposure to food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and operational continuous improvement—all while working alongside experienced FSQA professionals. What You’ll Experience Learn the foundational functions of a poultry processing facility, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and USDA regulatory requirements Review, catalog, and organize FSQA documentation across multiple locations to support consistency and accessibility Assist with document control activities such as version tracking, controlled distribution, and record management Conduct internal reviews of FSQA forms and procedures, identifying inconsistencies in format, frequency, and sampling requirements Develop standardized templates for common FSQA quality check and verification forms Support digital document organization within SharePoint and the electronic Quality Management System (SafetyChain) Contribute to special projects focused on food safety and quality improvement initiatives Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Poultry Science, Biology, Agriculture, or a related field (sophomore standing or higher)
- Strong attention to detail with an interest in documentation and process standardization
- Ability to organize information and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in food safety, quality systems, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- Learn the foundational functions of a poultry processing facility, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), HACCP, and USDA regulatory requirements
- Review, catalog, and organize FSQA documentation across multiple locations to support consistency and accessibility
- Assist with document control activities such as version tracking, controlled distribution, and record management
- Conduct internal reviews of FSQA forms and procedures, identifying inconsistencies in format, frequency, and sampling requirements
- Develop standardized templates for common FSQA quality check and verification forms
- Support digital document organization within SharePoint and the electronic Quality Management System (SafetyChain)
- Contribute to special projects focused on food safety and quality improvement initiatives
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
