FSQ Internship - Summer 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:
The objective of a Food Safety/Quality Intern is to build capability and provide a pipeline of
future talent for Michael Foods. An intern will be introduced to entry level activities, which
include but are limited to Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) and HACCP principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Intern will learn the practical application of:

• Assist in drafting, revision, and plant standard operating procedures. (primary focus of

this current position).

• Act as a liaison between Production, Distribution, Sanitation, Maintenance, and the

Quality Department.

• Participate in plant food safety/quality inspections, in-process inspections.
• Verify sanitary condition of production lines prior to start-up and after downtime requiring

maintenance activity.

• Perform investigative environmental swabbing of critical production equipment/areas as

a troubleshooting guide.

• Expected to adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP and HACCP guidelines, maintain

sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management
any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or
personnel safety.

• Performs other duties as assigned by site QA manager.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent.
• Enrolled or attending an accredited 2 or 4-year college/university working towards a

degree in Food Science, Biological Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Safety or a
related field.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and Word
• Data driven skills a plus.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English) but not required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not
include all the duties associated with this position