Operations and Quality Assurance Intern
Summary:
Looking for a hands-on, summer internship in food/dairy production? Join Ruby Jewel’s operations team for the summer and gain experience in food safety, quality assurance, and operational compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motived individual to take on this internship with our Operations Team, with a primary focus on assisting with our Safe Quality Food (SQF certification efforts.
Dates: Approximately June 23 - August 18 (we can be flexible on exact dates).
Hours: 20-30 hours per week depending on availability
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in organizing and updating documentation required for SQF certification.
- Support the development and implementation of food safety procedures and operational protocols.
- Help gather and analyze data to identify areas of improvement in current quality systems.
- Participate in cross-departmental meetings and collaborate with various teams.
- Assist in employee training documentation and record-keeping.
- Provide general administrative support and organizational support for QA and operations initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Food Science, Biology, Industrial Engineering, Business Operations or a related field.
- Understanding of HACCP principles and previous experience performing risk assessments as they pertain to ingredients raw materials.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative on assigned tasks.
- Interest in food safety, quality system, or manufacturing operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What You’ll Gain:
- Practical experience in quality systems and food safety certification processes (including SQF).
- Exposure to a dynamic operations environment with real-world applications.