2025 Summer Intern: Food Safety & Quality Assurance

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers.

Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products.

With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations.

And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .

Position Summary

ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience and jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on ofi’s purpose to Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future and contributing to critical work for the business.

As a Summer 2025 Intern, you will learn and contribute to a global organization, build a robust network, demonstrate leadership skills, and have some fun along the way.

The Quality & Food Safety Intern will work closely with quality and production teams on projects related to quality, food safety, and production in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player with a strong interest in food manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities May Include :

• Assist in conducting quality control tests and inspections on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods and / or daily operations of the production line, ensuring efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Monitor and document compliance with food safety and quality standards and / or production processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Support implementing and maintaining quality management systems and / or Sanitation protocols.
• Participate in internal audits and help prepare for external audits and / or quality control checks to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Assist in investigating and resolving quality issues, customer complaints, and / or inventory management.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality standards are met.
• Help maintain accurate records and documentation related to quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality and safety and / or continuous improvement projects aimed at optimizing production processes.

Position Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelors degree or higher program majoring in Food Science, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field
• Strong interest in food manufacturing and production processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and quality standards is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.

Note : This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at : [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.