About the role#
Tyson Foods is looking for a summer intern to join the Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) team. This is a full-time, on-site role for the summer of 2027. You will work within our facilities to support food safety systems, perform quality procedures, and assist cross-functional teams.
What you'll do#
- Perform analytical chemistry or quality system procedures.
- Monitor processes related to Animal Welfare and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Conduct visual inspections of products and plant systems.
- Monitor facility sanitation activities.
- Collect and analyze data to support business operations.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure procedural compliance.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and data analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized approach to tasks.
- Willingness to work with various species of meat, including beef, pork, and poultry.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the job.
- Previous experience in laboratory work, food safety, quality assurance, or process control is preferred, though relevant academic coursework and research will be considered.
- You must include a resume with your application to be considered.
Location & details#
- Locations: Storm Lake, Iowa; Council Bluffs, Iowa; Amarillo, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
About Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Springdale, Arkansas. Founded in 1935, the organization produces chicken, beef, and pork products. It manages a portfolio of over 30 brands including Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, and Ball Park. The company employs more than 130,000 people and accounts for nearly 20 percent of the chicken, beef, and pork production in the United States.
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