Food Science Quality Assurance Summer Internship
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers with 2,300+ stores. The Albertsons Companies family of brands includes some of the most prominent brands in food retailing, with a growing base of loyal shoppers. Thanks to the professionalism, diversity, spirit, and friendliness of our people, we have locations across the U.S.
The Food Safety & Quality Assurance Department has an opening for a Food Safety Quality Assurance Technical Intern. This position is located in Dublin, California.
Position Purpose
In this role you will combine technical education with applied work experience. You will contribute to actual projects, learn from accomplished mentors, and gain industry knowledge that you can call upon for years to come. This position is responsible for supporting our private label supplier and product compliance to company food safety and quality standards. The position reports directly to the Senior Manager, Quality Assurance.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- As part of the company onboarding process, perform new supplier risk assessments in accordance with Albertson’s Companies minimum supplier requirements.
- Review Consumer Complaint Data and assist with product quality evaluations to support complaint reduction and product quality improvements.
- Review and evaluate supplier root cause and corrective actions to address out of specification product issues.
- Create and communicate reports on quality metrics to support business needs.
- Facilitate supplier verification program to support label claim compliance (e.g., Supplier pesticide analysis to support organic label claim on private label product).
Qualifications:
- Completion of or working towards Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, Nutrition, or related scientific field.
- Ability to analyze process capability data to assure compliance with specifications.
- Knowledge of food safety, product quality programs, preventive QC methods, HACCP/PCQI principles, Good Manufacturing Practices, environmental pathogen monitoring, allergen control and manufacturing process controls
- Prioritize efforts based on risk, importance, and urgency. Ability to self-manage complex and meet deliverables in a timely manner.
- Eager to take on complex challenges and demonstrate tenacity and perseverance.
- Able to navigate an ambiguous environment and demonstrates strong interpersonal and organization skills.
- A real-world problem solver with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and get the job done.
- Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written/verbal communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, including strong management ability in a team-based culture.
- Able to work 10-12 weeks consecutively during the summer.
- Authorized to work in the US.
Travel Requirements: None
Physical Environment:
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Ability to work in various environments including refrigerated/frozen facilities.
- Sits, stands, or walks for extended periods of time.
- Bending, stooping, and twisting are required periodically.
- Workday is fast paced.
- Uses calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment during normal workday.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/careers.html
Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. A diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.
The Albertsons Companies policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.
We support a drug-free workplace – all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.
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