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Wakefern Food Corp. · 1 hour ago

Quality Assurance: Product Inspector Internship

Elizabeth, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $19/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States, supporting its co-operative members' retail operations. The Quality Assurance: Product Inspector Internship involves inspecting fresh produce and perishable items to ensure quality and compliance with company standards, while gaining hands-on experience in the supply chain operations.

Food and BeverageRetailRetail Technology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Carly Costanza, MBA

Responsibilities

Work in a refrigerated warehouse environment

Inspects all inbound deliveries to ensure the purchased goods conform to all established product specifications, standards, and grade requirements

Performs random organoleptic inspections of inbound goods to assure the quality, grade, and wholesomeness of the product

Inspects all inbound deliveries for cleanliness and soundness of the transportation vehicle and the absence of cross contamination

Monitors product temperatures by means of physical probing of goods and observation of time and temperature recording devices

Verifies the weights and counts of received goods

Examines all packaging for proper labeling and enforces all packaging and labeling requirements of the FDA, USDA, and USDC

Monitors products in inventory and storage for quality and safety

Performs daily sanitation inspections of all applicable facilities and warehouses

Gathers and organizes all records and documentation to comply with all regulatory requirements

Monitors all control points, critical control points, and quality control points for each of the food safety and food quality plans for the applicable perishable food facilities

Physical demands include the ability to bend, stretch, extend, tug and pull based on inspection of various products, Ability to work in cold temperatures as low as 33 °F

5 days on site - no remote work

Wear OSHA-Compliant Steel Toe or Composite Safety Boots when in the warehouse is required

Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus, but not required

Provide coverage for the Shift Supervisors, working any 5 of the 7-days, including weekends, holidays, vacations, and peak volume periods. Interns work 40 hours per week

Various projects as assigned

Qualification

Quality AssuranceFood Safety PracticesUSDA GuidelinesFDA GuidelinesMS OfficeAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service SkillsBilingual Spanish/EnglishInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better

Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall

Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required

Successful completion of a background check is required

Reliable transportation is required

Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively

Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)

Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)

Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization

Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Preferred

Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial

Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus, but not required

Benefits

Vibrant Food Centric Culture

Corporate Training and Development University

Collaborative Team Environment

Educational Workshops

Networking Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Company

Wakefern Food Corp.

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Wakefern Food Corp. is employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services.

Founded in 1946

Keasbey, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

http://www2.wakefern.com

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