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Primient · 2 weeks ago

Food Safety/Quality Assurance Intern - Summer 2026

positionDecatur, IL
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
money$23/hr - $23/hr
workcardStart in 2026 Summer

Primient is a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. The Food Safety/QA Intern will gain real-world experience in overseeing a food manufacturing facility's Food Safety/Quality Management System, working on key projects that ensure food safety and quality standards are met.

Food and BeverageIndustrialManufacturing
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Responsibilities

Support management in the implementation of the site's Food Safety and Food Defense Plans
Participate in 3rd party and customer audits, gaining exposure to the audit process
Perform food safety and quality inspections on-site
Develop training tools to assist operations personnel in understanding and implementing food safety principles

Qualification

Food SafetyQuality Management SystemFood ScienceAttention to DetailSafety-mindedWilling to LearnEffective Communication

Required

Must be a student at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Food Science (preferred) or a physical science
Ability to work effectively in an industrial environment
Safety-minded and willing to learn
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Benefits

Multiple Healthcare plan choices
Dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
Paid holidays & vacation
Floating days off
Parental leave for new parents
Employee resource groups
Learning & development programs

Company

Primient

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Primient is a producer of food and industrial products such as nutritive sweeteners and industrial starches made from sustainable sources.
dateFounded in 1906
location
Schaumburg, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://primient.com

H1B Sponsorship

Primient has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2023 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2022-04-23Acquired

Leadership Team

J
Jim Stutelberg
Chief Executive Officer
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