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Ecolab · 3 days ago

Food, Beverage, Dairy Plant Sanitation - Technical Sales Intern

Phoenix, AZ

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$23/hr - $25/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions. They are seeking Technical Sales Interns to gain hands-on experience in the food & beverage manufacturing industry, focusing on food safety and product quality through effective sanitation processes.

Cleaning ProductsEnergyFood and BeverageInformation TechnologyRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with existing Account Managers in customer plant environments, focusing on food safety and food quality using effective, efficient sanitation products and processes

Learn the daily responsibilities of an Ecolab Account Manager and work on specific value-added projects throughout the summer for which you ultimately present findings to our leadership team

Cultivate business relationships with all levels of plant staff through professional demeanor & interpersonal skills

Apply mechanical aptitude to repair, adjust, test and install Ecolab chemical dispensing systems as well as food, beverage and dairy processing equipment including clean in place (CIP) equipment and systems

Monitor product performance and adjust chemical concentration levels to advance operational efficiency and effectiveness

Provide industry expertise and training to customers regarding plant sanitation, standard operating procedures, and issues of food safety/quality

Introduce new product/service offerings to existing accounts to help them disinfect surfaces in a plant facility

Learn how to successfully prospect to generate new business

Qualification

Food safetySanitation processesMechanical aptitudeChemical dispensing systemsFood processing equipmentBusiness relationshipsInterpersonal skills

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in dairy, food or agricultural science, engineering, or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May/June 2027

Position requires a valid US Driver's License and acceptable motor vehicle record and access to a personal vehicle

Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Hospital indemnity insurance

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Pet insurance

Identity theft protection

Short-term and long-term disability

401k

Pension plans

Retirement health care benefits

Short-term incentives

Vacation (12 days)

Holidays

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)

Discount on day care services and caregiver services

Adoption assistance

Group legal services

Employee assistance program

Employee discount program

Education assistance program

On-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations

Company

Ecolab

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Ecolab provides water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. It is a sub-organization of Ecolab Life Sciences.

Founded in 1923