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McCain Foods · 1 day ago

Food Safety & Quality Internship

Appleton, WI

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$23/hr - $26/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

McCain Foods is a global family-owned company committed to creating exceptional work experiences. As a Food Safety & Quality Intern, you will contribute to quality management and consumer engagement projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksSnack Food

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Standardizing key customer-facing documents such as letters of guarantee, compliance statements, and HACCP materials

Updating and improving Consumer Affairs resources, including policies, protocols, and response templates

Organizing and streamlining internal document repositories to enhance usability and ensure timely updates

Supporting integration of digital quality systems (e.g., Intelex) to automate reminders, workflows, and document controls

Assisting in the early development of a new Consumer Praise program, including workflow design and process mapping

Helping build or support tools that automate communication and improve how consumer feedback is tracked and shared

Writing or updating program manuals, visual standards, and reference materials

Supporting commercialization quality efforts, including ballot creation, sensory/survey setup, or foundational packaging work

Developing an appetizer finished product defect grading manual for Product Quality and Sensory, consolidating defect definitions, severity scales, photographic references and actions guidance to strengthen training and grading consistency

Building a comprehensive visual defect image bank for French Fries across plants, including standardized photography, defect alignment, documentation updates, and creation of training tool to support Quality Control and Sensory calibration

Qualification

Food ScienceData AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelQuality ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently enrolled as a junior or senior in Food Science, Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or an applicable field with an interest in Quality & Food Safety as a career

Clear and professional communicator, adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships in collaborative team environments

Strong analytical skills with proven ability to interpret, analyze, and draw insights from complex datasets

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities, consistently delivering high-quality work with speed and accuracy in fast-paced environments

Skilled in investigating complex challenges, pinpointing root causes, and implementing effective, long-term solutions

Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently while applying a critical, analytical mindset

Advanced proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with deep expertise in Microsoft Excel and related tools

Company

McCain Foods

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McCain Foods is a family-owned business and manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks

Founded in 1957

Wendouree, Victoria, AUS

10001+ employees

https://www.mccain.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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