Quality Food Safety Intern
About The Position
At Russell Stover Chocolates, not only do we love eating chocolate, but we love our jobs making others happy with our delicious chocolate products! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be an important part of the leading manufacturer of seasonal and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! A day in the life… As a Quality Food Safety Intern , you will be provided meaningful work assignments designed to provide perspective and practical work experience highlighting what you would do in a similar role following completion of your degree and working at the company on a regular, fulltime basis. You will have the opportunity to work with industry experts, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact on our business.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel weekly to the Iola or Abilene, Kansas Russell Stover manufacturing plant as required for the project.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of food science and manufacturing
- Experience with databases and data management systems
- Familiarity with various software platforms
- Confident Problem Solver / Solution-driven individual
- Able to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Responsibilities
- Support the oversight of document management processes, helping to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company standards.
- Assist with the development and implementation of food safety and quality programs, policies and procedures
- Assist with data analysis and reporting related to food safety and quality metrics
- Participate in projects such as Food Safety Plan review, Food Safety Culture initiatives, and training improvements
- Visit the Iola and Abilene, Kansas, Russell Stover manufacturing plant at least two days a week, as needed, to support plant projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance food safety and quality requirements
- Stay informed on industry trends and updates in food safety and quality regulations
- Take on additional projects and tasks as needed to support the Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory team
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
- Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives
- Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities
- Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role
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Career Level
Intern
