Internship Duration:10–12 Weeks | Late May – Early August
Interested in exploring a career in food safety, quality assurance, or food manufacturing? Interested in a career in food safety, quality assurance, or food manufacturing?
Peco Foods' Summer Internship Programoffers college students hands-on experience in quality assurance and food safety operations within a large-scale poultry processing facility.
As a
Quality Assurance Intern, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to learn how food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance are maintained in a large-scale poultry processing facility. You'll apply classroom knowledge, develop practical skills, and contribute to projects that improve plant performance.
What You'll ExperienceThroughout the internship, you'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while strengthening your technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. You'll work closely with your assigned supervisor and follow all company safety, food safety, quality, and operational procedures.
- Gain hands-on quality assurance experienceby learning how food safety and quality standards are monitored, maintained, and continuously improved.
- Explore food safety and quality operationsthrough exposure to quality management systems, regulatory requirements, and processes that support safe, consistent food production.
- Develop technical and analytical skillsby assisting with quality inspections, monitoring activities, data collection, documentation, and performance analysis.
- Build leadership and problem-solving skillsby working alongside quality assurance and plant leaders to understand how they identify risks, address quality concerns, and implement improvements.
- Make a meaningful impactby contributing to a quality or food safety improvement project and presenting practical recommendations to leadership.
- Understand what drives successby learning how food safety, regulatory compliance, product quality, and operational efficiency contribute to plant performance.
- Grow professionallythrough coaching, feedback, and collaboration with experienced industry professionals.
- Experience a real-world manufacturing environmentthrough assignments that may involve varying shifts, refrigerated production areas, extended periods of standing or walking, and other physically active tasks.
What We're Looking ForWe're looking for motivated, detail-oriented college students who are eager to learn, take initiative, and gain practical experience in food safety and quality assurance.
Qualifications:- Currently enrolled full-time in college during the semester preceding the internship.
- Upcoming sophomore, junior, senior, or grad year student in good academic standing.
- Pursuing a degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, Animal Science, Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
Start Building Your Future with Peco Foods!At Peco Foods, we believe some of the most valuable learning happens through experience. Our Summer Internship Program offers the opportunity to build practical skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain valuable insight into careers in food safety, quality assurance, and food manufacturing.
Ready to gain real-world experience and take the next step toward your future career? Apply today!