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Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)

Schreiber Foods · West Bend, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you wrote or updated instructions that other people had to follow.

What they are checking: Whether they can write clear documentation, a core part of this internship.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a lot about something new in a short time.

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp up quickly on products and processes, which the internship expects.

This internship is fully on-site at a plant like Beloit, Richland Center or Shippensburg. What appeals to you about working in a plant?

What they are checking: Whether they genuinely want hands-on plant experience and are ready for the setting.

What would you want to have accomplished by the end of the summer?

What they are checking: Whether they have clear goals and will take ownership of their projects.

What would you do

If you were asked to lead a small quality improvement project, how would you start?

What they are checking: Whether they would define the problem and gather data before proposing a fix.

During an internal audit you notice a plant practice doesn't match the written procedure. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report gaps respectfully and accurately rather than ignoring them or being harsh.

How would you build good relationships with plant operators while working on quality?

What they are checking: Whether they see quality as a partnership with production, not policing.

About the work

What do you know about HACCP and SQF, and why would a dairy plant care about them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the basic food safety systems they'll be supporting this summer.

How comfortable are you working with data in Excel or similar tools? Give me an example.

What they are checking: Whether they can input and analyze quality data accurately enough to be useful.

What's a food safety risk specific to dairy that you'd want to learn more about?

What they are checking: Whether they are curious about the product and the hazards behind the quality work.

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The full job description

As published by Schreiber Foods.

Job Category: Temporary/Other Job Family: Intern Job Description: As a Quality Assurance Intern , you will have the opportunity to work alongside the Quality Assurance team at one of our US manufacturing facilities. This internship will be focused on supporting food safety and quality initiatives, company objectives and plant-specific assignments. It is designed to prepare successful interns for a possible future career with Schreiber Foods. This internship is 100% on-site (Monday-Friday) and will be based at one of our US manufacturing facilities. Available locations include Shippensburg, PA; Grand Rapids, MI; Southwest Missouri; Stephenville, TX, Richland Center, WI; Beloit, WI, and Cache Valley, UT. Relocation Assistance is provided if relocating 50 miles or more for this internship. This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $20.75. What you’ll do: • Lead small quality improvement projects within the team, working with plants and other areas of Schreiber Foods • Creating and updating documentation for food safety and quality and lab processes • Gaining knowledge about our products and applying that knowledge to improve processes and practices • Inputting and analyzing data • Completing projects related to testing, quality systems, sanitation, auditing, HACCP, training, SQF, suppliers, and other related topics • Assisting the quality teams on ongoing projects • Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures. What you will need to succeed: • Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Food Microbiology or closely related field with a graduation date of December 2027 or later. • Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer of 2027 • Ability to work at least 10 weeks of the summer, 12 weeks is preferred, with flexible start and end dates • Effective oral and written communication skills • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment • Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them • Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities • Ability and desire to work within a plant manufacturing setting • Ability to multi-task • Possess a strong technical foundation in the sciences; dairy knowledge desired but not required • Reliable transportation Internship benefits: • Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas • Exposure to different areas of the business around the world • Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels • Relocation assistance (for eligible internships) • Rewards program for referring others • Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program • Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan • Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community • Discounts on our products and more ​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required. Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship. Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the cloud in the upper-right corner to view your profile. From there you can setup Job Alerts .

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