Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Intern
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Job Description
Cargill: Nourishing the World
Cargill is a global leader in food, agriculture, and industrial products, with a mission to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We connect farmers to markets, customers to ingredients, and families to everyday essentials. With over 160,000 employees in 70 countries, Cargill makes products that touch billions of lives each day.
Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory Internship
This internship program within Cargill’s FSQR function offers students with a passion for the food industry and a scientific background a chance to apply classroom knowledge to a real-world manufacturing environment. You’ll gain valuable experience working alongside experienced professionals, contributing to critical food safety, quality, and efficiency initiatives.
Here’s what you can expect:
• Immersion in Manufacturing: Experience the breadth of Cargill’s manufacturing processes, including edible oil refining/packaging, protein production, and starch/sweetener processing.
• FSQR Expertise: Gain exposure to core FSQR programs like Food Safety, HACCP, auditing, laboratory & instrumentation, food manufacturing, product inspection, and supplier/external manufacturing.
• Meaningful Projects: Participate in impactful projects that enhance the organization’s overall performance.
• On-the-Job Learning: Conduct daily assessments of process quality, participate in data analysis, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Development Opportunities: Receive access to extensive learning resources, mentorship from experienced leaders, and networking opportunities with other interns and co-ops.
Your Responsibilities:
• Work on a primary project assigned to further your development while contributing to Cargill’s success.
• Ensure final product approval and compliance with customer specifications.
• Conduct daily assessments of quality parameters and systems, including calibration, raw materials, maintenance, and food safety protocols.
• Analyze data, identify trends, and implement corrective actions for processing, product, and wastewater.
• Operate and maintain lab, control room, and in-process instrumentation.
• Safely dispose of hazardous wastes.
• Contribute to process improvement projects and document development.
This internship offers a comprehensive experience, preparing you for a successful career in the food industry.
