Intern Technical US- Quality Seasonal

Summary Description:

·         Reporting to the Department Manager, the intern will be responsible for supporting daily operations within their assigned department. This internship provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced beverage manufacturing environment, allowing interns to develop industry knowledge, technical skills, and professional growth. Interns will be placed in a specific department based on their interests, skills, and business needs, where they will assist with projects, process improvements, and day-to-day operations for a period of 3 to 6 months.

 

Essential Job Functions:

·         Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts)

·         Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per the standard(s) provided by corporate, customer, and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF).

·         Functions will vary based on department placement but may include:

o    Operations: Support daily production activities, assist in process improvements, and learn about high-speed manufacturing efficiency.

o    Maintenance: Assist with equipment troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability projects.

o    Quality Assurance: Support quality control testing, data collection, and compliance with food safety standards.

o    Engineering: Assist with process optimization, equipment design modifications, and efficiency improvements. Support capital projects, data analysis, and troubleshooting to enhance manufacturing performance and reliability.

·         Learning and developing people skills with an understanding of business acumen within a manufacturing facility.

·         Manage a single assigned “project” that supports continuous improvement efforts.

·         Comply with all safety regulations and company policies.

·         Maintain documentation, reports, and logs relevant to the internship function.

·         Shadow experienced professionals and gain exposure to best practices in beverage manufacturing.

 

Required Skills:

·         Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.

·         Interest in beverage manufacturing and industrial operations.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is preferred.

·         Ability to support process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

·         Ability to work in a hands-on environment and adapt to changing priorities.

·         Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and regulatory requirements while on-site.

 

Competencies:

·         Communication Skills (Written & Verbal)

·         Sound Judgement

·         Innovative Research and Application of Safety Concepts

·         Interpersonal Tactfulness

·         General Compliance Knowledge (General Industry)

 

 

 

Education and Experience:

·         Recently graduated or currently enrolled in good academic standing with a college or University pursuing a degree in Engineering, Business, HR, Supply Chain, Food Science, Finance, Safety, or a related field.

·         GPA of 3.0 or greater within declared major.

·         Must be at least 18 years old.

·         You will be expected to work all hours requested by your supervisor, and complete all hours required by your university to receive credit (if applicable).

 

Working Conditions:

·         Physical Demands– Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift/handle/carry material or equipment of moderate weight.

·         Visual/Sensory – This position requires attention to detail, requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.

·         Work environment – Work and environment fasted paced, requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.

·         Mental Stress – There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, project management, accuracy or similar demands.

·         Typical work week is Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

·         Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

 

Travel Requirements:

·         N/A

 

Physical Requirements:

R = Rarely (0-15%) O = Occasionally (16-45%) F = Frequently (46-100%)

Physical Demand

R

O

F

Stand or Sit

   

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

   

X

Lifting