Intern Quality

 Food Safety & Quality Intern 

Summer 2027

About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…

We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, safe, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products. 

Our work is organized around our mission to Delight Consumers by Conserving the Goodness of Nature. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.

Our Values…

Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.

Create wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish others ~ Take responsibility

If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!

What You’ll Do This Summer…

• The Food Safety & Quality Internship (Summer 2027) is a 10-12-week paid assignment. 
• This intern will provide support on a variety of food safety research projects including:
  • Heavy metals in root vegetables 
  • Phytonutrients in fruits and vegetables 
  • Assessing soil amendments for root vegetables
• Updating our current knowledge to support optimizing our food safety plan 
  • Reading current literature 
  • Reviewing Federal and State regulations
• The internship is designed to provide a student with real world experience to support professional development. 
• Students would have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions, corporate meetings, networking events and/or community activities. 
• Internships will involve value added assignments with the opportunity to interact with various departments to acquire relevant skills. 
• The focus of projects would be in support of product testing, data analytics and new product innovation support. 
• Potential for internship to lead to full time employment after graduation!

About the Quality Assurance Team… 

The Quality Assurance Team is diverse in knowledge and experience and are responsible for ensuring that Beech-Nut’s products meet the highest standards for food safety and quality. This team takes pride in, and responsibility in partnering with our Strategic Sourcing, Operations and Technical Services Teams to ensure the ingredients sourced and processed have passed our testing standards and expectations. This is a hands-on, collaborative team that is energetic and passionate about making sure we continue to do what we do best - making high quality, safe, and nutritious foods for babies and toddlers!

About the Work Environment…

This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. Most job functions are performed in a well-lit, environmentally controlled office environment. The candidate will also be required to work in an environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection and lab coat. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.

Our Commitment to Safety…

At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the public from accidents. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Through continuous safety and loss control, we can accomplish this.

Who You Are…

• You have strong interpersonal skills and confidence; ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• You have exceptional problem-solving skills.
• You have a strong attention to detail and results orientation.
• You have a proactive approach to issue/opportunity identification and resolution.
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• You have excellent collaborative management skills.
• You are committed to making safe food for toddlers and babies.

What You’ll Need…

• Must be registered as a current full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Preferred students starting a master’s program.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US for the entire duration of the internship. 
• Must demonstrate a 3.0 cumulative GPA. 
• Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Above average skills, especially in Excel. 

What’s in it for you? Compensation & More… 

At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the team, you will have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as fair compensation and many more perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following: 

Rate of Pay: $16.50 per hour and pay is bi-weekly.

 Amenities:

• On-site fitness center - (Don’t worry – we have locker rooms and showers!)
• On-site café catered by Mazzone Hospitality - PRIME Business Dining
• On-site Company Store
• A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work

 More Perks! 

• Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
• Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Casual dress code

Please note: Qualified applicants will be invited to attend Beech-Nut Nutrition Company’s Intern Open House to be held in early January 2027. 

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Beech-Nut Nutrition Company will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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