What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Safety Quality Assurance Intern position at Sheetz and Careers?
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Licenses/Certifications
Tools & Equipment
Accommodations:
The internship program will run from May through August 2026.
Overview:
Provide assistance to FSQA Facilities team through development and implementation of key tasks and projects that also serve as experience and developmental opportunities for the field of food safety and quality assurance.
Responsibilities:
1. Solve novel and unique problems through evidence/data collection, investigation, root-cause analyses, collaboration, and creative critical thinking solutions.
2. Assist in recommending and establishing food safety and quality procedures via written programs that will be implemented in the Sheetz facilities.
3. Assist in training and implementation of food safety and quality programs for receiving, preparation, storage, and shipping of product.
4. Conduct verification and validation of critical food safety programs (Sheetz FSQA SOPs, Food Safety Plans, HACCP, SQF Systems, GMPs/GDPs, Specification Verification, Chemical Testing, Allergen Control, and Traceability) to comply with company standards and government regulations, conduct appropriate follow-up when standards are not met.
5. Collect microbiological samples for environmental and product analysis.
6. Provide support to the FSQA Department as needed.
Qualifications:
2. Assist in recommending and establishing food safety and quality procedures via written programs that will be implemented in the Sheetz facilities.
3. Assist in training and implementation of food safety and quality programs for receiving, preparation, storage, and shipping of product.
4. Conduct verification and validation of critical food safety programs (Sheetz FSQA SOPs, Food Safety Plans, HACCP, SQF Systems, GMPs/GDPs, Specification Verification, Chemical Testing, Allergen Control, and Traceability) to comply with company standards and government regulations, conduct appropriate follow-up when standards are not met.
5. Collect microbiological samples for environmental and product analysis.
6. Provide support to the FSQA Department as needed.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field preferred.
Experience
- No experience required.
- Candidates with requirements to fulfill an internship prior to graduation are preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- None
Tools & Equipment
- Hand tools (hammer, measuring devices, wrench, level, etc.)
- Lab testing equipment
Sheetz is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Sheetz is committed to considering all applicants regardless of disability who can perform all essential job duties with or without accommodations.