• Summer 2026 Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern

    Dairy Farmers of America (Turlock, CA)


    Job Description

    Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

    + Train in the laboratory and production areas to become familiar with the basic plant operations for a cheese and whey plant.

    + Perform laboratory chemical and microbiological testing of finished products and incoming ingredients.

    + Perform physical and organoleptic evaluations of finished products and incoming ingredients – ex: pizza melt tests, body, texture, and flavor.

    + Assist with food safety programs including HACCP, sanitation, glass control, and pathogen environmental monitoring.

    + Write and revise Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.

    + Other Quality Assurance duties or projects as assigned.

    + Other Production duties or projects as assigned.

    Requirements

    **Educational Requirements:** Junior or Senior

    **Desired Degree Focus:** Food Science, Biology, or Ag Science

    An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

    **Pay Range** $19.00 - $23.00/hour