About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship based in Geneva, Illinois. You will work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027. You will join a cross-functional team focused on standardizing food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance within a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Lead 2-3 projects focused on site quality and food safety priorities.
- Implement food safety and quality policies and standards.
- Develop and document process improvements.
- Conduct sanitary design reviews and support capital projects.
- Manage compliance initiatives for FDA Nutrition Labeling regulations.
- Lead or execute Clean-in-Place (CIP) validation.
- Update site Food Safety Plans, Hazard Analyses, and related procedures.
- Perform Statistical Process Control (SPC) analysis and improve system capabilities.
- Resolve quality issues and customer complaints.
- Support new product scale-up and commercialization.
- Participate in professional development, including 1:1 meetings, job shadowing, and project presentations.
- Attend events such as community service initiatives and social gatherings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program, with a graduation date 6 months to 1 year after the internship ends.
- Enrollment in a degree program for Food Science, Nutrition, Biological & Physical Sciences, or a related field.
- Ability to deliver measurable results through project planning.
- Skill in championing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Capability to synthesize outcomes into clear presentations for leadership.
- Strong prioritization skills and an understanding of quality and regulatory strategy.
- Capacity to make decisions based on incomplete data.
- Ability to analyze data to develop actionable insights.
- Proficiency in communicating technical information and using technology tools.
- Cross-functional acumen across areas like supply chain, product development, or commercialization.
Location & details#
- Location: Geneva, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
About McCormick & Company
McCormick and Company produces spices, seasoning mixes, and condiments for retail, food manufacturing, and foodservice clients. Founded in 1889, the company operates from its headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. It maintains a global supply chain that sources ingredients from 80 countries. Products reach consumers in over 150 countries and territories. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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