Food Safety and Quality Intern- Summer 2026(Multiple Locations)

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Food Safety and Quality Intern

To save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters Skippy SPAM Hormel Natural Choice Applegate Justins Wholly Hormel Black Label Columbus Jennie-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report one of Americas most responsible companies by Newsweek recognized on Fast Companys list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators received a perfect score of 100 on the 202324 Corporate Equality Index and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement Inspired People. Inspired Food. to bring some of the worlds most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information visit.

Job Purpose: To gain real world experience in the successful manufacturing of food products by performing the duties of their full time Food Safety and Quality includes supporting management in the implementation of food safety and food quality processes and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Gain exposure to the job responsibilities of a full-time Food Safety and Quality Supervisor which can include any of the following:
Consult with management regarding food safety or quality issues
Provide leadership on food safety and quality in our facilities
Implement our HACCP program (food safety) and oversee sanitation procedures
Collect and analyze data for new or modified product lines
Train and manage quality auditors
Work with the USDA
Design and evaluate quality specifications and auditing programs
Conduct quality system testing and evaluations using statistical analysis
Assist with computer inventory lab management and data collection
Evaluate processes by utilizing food safety and/or sanitation principles

Requirements:

Must graduate in August 2026 December 2026 or May 2027 and major in Food Science Animal Science Agricultural Business Management or related field with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA preferred
Demonstrated leadership persuasive initiative analytical and communication skills are necessary for success in this position
Possess a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit
Must be comfortable with the preparation and consumption of various Hormel Foods products which may include but are not limited to pork beef chicken and nuts
This position will require access to and/or the utilization of a personal motor vehicle to get to and from the workplace
Applicants must not now or at any time in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)

Location and Hours:

Position is based out of one of our production facilities (including but not limited to Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Georgia or Nebraska) or Corporate Office headquarters in Austin MN.
- Corporate Office positions require business related travel
Location is based on business needs at the time an offer is made
Position is approximately 40 hours per week beginning late May and ending mid-August

Compensation/Benefits:

Competitive wage: $24/hour
Paid housing allowance
Reimbursement of all expenses incurred on the job
Company 401k match
Earn Paid Time off

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionFood Safety and Quality InternTo save time applying Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.ABOUT HORMEL FOODS Inspired People. Inspired Food.Hormel Foods Corporation based in Austin Minnesota is a global branded...