Food Safety & Quality Systems Intern at The Wonderful Company

Mission, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Quality Systems, FSMA Regulations, Quality Inspection, Software Implementation, CAPA Program, Regulatory Standards, GFSI Standards, Digital Software Management, Microsoft Suite, Bilingual (English/Spanish), Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Team Oriented

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit. Job Description Overview: The Food Safety & Quality Systems Intern will support the packing operations by assisting with the transition of the Food Safety and Quality Management software, “SmartFoodSafe”. This will provide not just knowledge into FSMA regulations and Quality System principles but hands on experience on how to implement them in a real setting with fresh produce. Here's what you'll do: Lead in implementing “SmartFoodSafe” at the TX1 Packing operations Transition, test and learn all Quality Inspection forms for the Quality Inspection Program Learn and understand Food Safety Program for the TX1 Packing Operations Transition Food Safety Program into the “SmartFoodSafe” software and train operations on its: use, KPIs and CAPA Use “SmartFoodSafe” software to implement new CAPA program for the TX1 Packing Operations The intern will gain exposure to regulatory & quality standards including: · FDA Regulations for Food Manufacturing (FSMA & GFSI Standards) · Quality System Principles · Digital software management for Food Safety & Quality programs Qualifications Here's what you'll bring to the table: Pursuing degree in: Food Science, Food Safety & Quality Management, Agricultural Science/Technology, Biology/Microbiology, Agribusiness Must be at least 18 years of age or older Strong Microsoft Suite Skills Familiarity with requirements for Food Manufacturing for fresh produce Detail-oriented and comfortable in manufacturing environments Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Must have a Junior or Senior college academic level with a minimum of 2.5 Overall G.P.A. and a 3.0 Major G.P.A. Must have started core concentration classes in related field Computer proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, Word, etc. Must have excellent communication skills-verbal and written High attention to detail Team oriented and have passion for learning Additional Information Wonderful's dedication to you: Competitive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program Paid sick, vacation and holiday time Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice Why Choose Wonderful? Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories. EEO is the law - click here for more information I'm interested Wonderful Giving | YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

The intern will support packing operations by assisting with the transition of the Food Safety and Quality Management software, SmartFoodSafe, including leading its implementation at TX1 Packing operations. Responsibilities involve testing inspection forms, transitioning the Food Safety Program into the software, training operations staff, and implementing the new CAPA program using the software.