Quality Assurance / Food Science Summer Internship 2026 (Batavia)

Our internships provide an opportunity to learn what it takes to run a food manufacturing line. Your experience will be project based, with projects varying depending on current business needs. Typical projects include process improvement projects, related to improving yield, reducing waste, etc. As an intern you can expect to gain valuable experience and insight into the workings of food manufacturing environment. At conclusion of Internship you are expected to prepare a final presentation on the results of your assigned project(s) and will present your findings to members of the Corporate management team.

The OSI Group is a premier food processing partner to leading brands across the globe with over 40 operations in 17 countries. Our worldwide operations create and manufacture custom beef, pork poultry, pizza, baked goods, seafood, produce and other products for our customers. Since OSI opened its first family meat market in Chicago in 1909, one thing has remained steadfast : our unwavering dedication to our customers' success. Our customers describe us as a results-oriented global company full of highly talented, motivated, "can-do" people. Partners they trust to deliver what they need on time, every time. If this describes you, OSI may be the place for you to start or build on your career.

• Collect, document, review, and transfer test results from external sources to internal documentation
• Perform data collection, trend quality metrics, and communicate results
• Draft, implement, and maintain SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring of corrective and preventive actions
• Daily logging of incoming raw materials into a database
• Sample preparation testing
• Learn and apply standards and principles of auditing and related techniques
• Ability to analyze audit data to identify trends and summarize in reports with recommendations to management
• Participate in cross-functional projects, work groups.

Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, walk, use hands or finger, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, or controls; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision to a computer screen.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.