Food Science Intern

Do you enjoy Little Debbie snacks like Oatmeal Creme Pies, Swiss Rolls or Mini Muffins? Maybe you've started your day with Drake's Cake Coffee Cakes, or enjoyed a granola bar from Sunbelt Bakery. If so, you've experienced the magic of McKee Foods. We're proud to be America's favorite family bakery and the leading manufacturer of snack cakes nationwide, with annual sales exceeding $1.5 billion. Join our team and help us bring smiles to snack-lovers all over the country!

Pay

$17.09 - $20.67 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Schedule

Monday

• Friday, flexible hours between 7:00 a.m.

• 6:00 p.m. (20 hours per week during school and up to 40 in summer months and breaks).

Location

Collegedale,

Job Summary

Are you a college student ready to kick start your career while enjoying delicious snacks? McKee Foods Corporation is looking for an enthusiastic Food Science Intern to join our Plant Technical Services Department. Starting immediately, you have the potential to grow with us throughout your college journey. At McKee Foods, you'll gain the technical, business, and customer service skills needed to become a well-rounded and highly marketable professional.

Responsibilities

• Collect data and use statistical analysis to set product specifications.

• Assist in developing standard operating procedures for departmental functions.

• Develop relevant food safety trainings for employees.

• Analyze data for trends and drive continuous improvements in the areas of food quality and food safety.

• Work on special projects and assist cross functional teams to drive manufacturing excellence

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Science, Food Safety, or a related field

• Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Masters student

• Strong computer skills in excel and other Microsoft office programs

• Interest in and/or aptitude for working in Quality Assurance

• Strong customer service mentality and communication skills

• Collaborative team player with a willingness to accept responsibility

• Initiative and ability to work with minimal supervision

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities

• Eagerness to learn new skills

• Availability to work during school breaks

Preferred Qualifications

• 3.5 or higher overall GPA

• Strong Excel skills, including chart creation, graphs, pivot tables and advanced formulas

• Knowledge of McKee Systems such as PIDW or OPM

Benefits

When we bake, the world smiles-but those smiles begin with our own. As a family-owned bakery with a unique culture of respect and strong values, our people are a top priority.

• Competitive weekly pay

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Credit Union

• Exercise and recreation facility

Please upload your current resume to be fully considered for this position.

EOE, including disability/veterans