About the role#
Blount Fine Foods is looking for a Food Safety and QA Intern for the Winter 2027 term. This is a paid, on-site position based in McKinney, Texas. You will assist the management team with maintaining product quality and safety standards while gaining hands-on experience in food manufacturing compliance.
What you'll do#
- Reconcile paperwork and written documentation against Access database entries.
- Review database records to ensure consistency and accuracy.
- Perform finished product testing and raw material inspections, including data entry.
- Inspect finished products for food safety hazards.
- Complete daily GMP and SSOP inspections.
- Assist with populating third-party software platforms for vendor and supplier data.
- Create and trial FSQ audit forms.
- Transfer key pre-requisite programs into the Alchemy Training format.
- Notify senior technicians when you identify non-conformances.
- Adhere to and enforce all GMPs and HACCP plans.
- Report any suspicious activities or packages.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an associate degree or higher.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.
- Math skills, including the ability to compute percentages and work with various units of measure.
- Knowledge of data entry and moderate proficiency in spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Access databases is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
- No known allergies to seafood or other food products.
- High School Diploma is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: McKinney, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- This position is paid and does not offer sponsorship.
About Blount Fine Foods
Blount Fine Foods produces gourmet soups, sauces, sides, and entrees for retail, restaurant, and food service clients. The company operates as a private business based in Warren, Rhode Island. It was founded in 1880 and currently employs 954 people. The organization supplies products for various retail brands and private labels.
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