In this Quality Internship you will support food safety and quality initiatives.
This internship is a year-round internship working part-time hours during the school year (15-20 hours/week) and full-time (40 hours) during the summer and winter breaks.
This internship offers two location options; remote or onsite from our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. We anticipate the selected candidate will start in January 2027.
This is a paid internship with an hourly rate of pay: $20.75 / hour.
What you’ll do:
- Creating and updating documentation and reports such as KPI’s for food safety and quality systems
- Gaining knowledge about our products and applying that knowledge to improve processes and practices
- Inputting and analyzing data
- Assisting the quality teams on ongoing projects
- Support and assist with quality system maintenance activities and projects such as COA’s and Shelf Life extensions
- Support processes of key quality systems (QS) programs to drive alignment globally, such as but not limited to Non-Conforming Events, Complaints, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Document Control, Hold and Release, Recall and Traceability, etc.
- Assist in data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing from a variety of sources.
What you will need to succeed:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Data Sciences, Food Safety and Quality or closely related field.
- A graduation date of May 2028 or later
- Availability to work approximately 15 to 20 hours a week during the semester, and 40 hours a week during summer and winter breaks
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them
- Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities
- Ability to multi-task
- Reliable transportation
- Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and computer systems such as word processing, managing files and records, Excel, Power Point, Documentum, and Microsoft Outlook.
- Opportunity to complete real-world projects, participate in team meetings and contribute your ideas
- Exposure to different areas of the business around the world
- Internship program that includes engaging events and opportunities to build relationships at all levels
- Relocation assistance (for eligible internships)
- Rewards program for referring others
- Eight free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Company-provided retirement contributions per year through our 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Volunteer opportunities to give back to the community
- Discounts on our products and more
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Data Sciences, Food Safety and Quality, or a closely related field
- Expected graduation date of May 2028 or later
- Availability to work approximately 15–20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during summer and winter breaks
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to take ownership of assignments and complete them
- Willingness to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities
- Ability to multitask
- Reliable transportation
- Thorough knowledge of administrative procedures and computer systems, including word processing, file and records management, Excel, PowerPoint, Documentum, and Microsoft Outlook
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
