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Johnsonville Location: Tech CenterJohnsonville will place you, as an intern or co-op student, into a fun and challenging position where you can make real contributions to real projects, applying your knowledge and creativity. In addition to hands-on experience in your field, you?ll have the chance to work with Members from a variety of functional areas, in a team-based work environment and a culture that celebrates growth and learning. We value the enthusiasm, fresh ideas and desire to learn and grow that you?ll bring to the organization. You?ll have a one-of-a-kind experience at Johnsonville and be able to say you helped make a real difference at a great, global company.Position OverviewJohnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for an 8 month FSQ Co-op with our Research & Development team in Sheboygan Falls, WI. The term of the internship would be January through August or May through December 2027. (The timeframe can be adjusted to fit the student's needs). (Minimum would be 6 months).Join us in 2027 at the Johnsonville Technical Center on our Sheboygan Falls campus, which includes a packaging lab, pilot plant, product evaluation area, R&D, and engineering team.ResponsibilitiesYou will be involved in one or more of the following assignments: Train new and existing members in food safety and quality programs. Utilize auditing skills to verify food safety and quality programs are implemented and product quality standards are maintained Identify, define, and solve food safety and quality issues while considering the impact to the business Participate in third party audits with exceptional results With minimal instruction, lead a team or project to an expected outcome or completion Gain an understanding of product procedures, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, SOPs and other food safety and quality plans Work with cross-functional teams by interacting with different team members and be part of a team that aims at nothing less than success Challenge your ability to prioritize what needs to be done first and reprioritize as necessary Education Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Quality, Microbiology, or related field from an accredited university; junior or senior status preferred. Minimum 2.70 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their core concentration required. Experience Prior work experience preferredSkillsBasic knowledge of food safety requirements such as HACCP.Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPointBasic understanding of statistical quality toolsStrong communication and decision-making skillsAbility to work both independently and as a team member without direct supervisionDetail-oriented, responsible, self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skillsOther RequirementsStart Date: January 4, 2027, or May 24, 2027Travel: Willing to travel to other Johnsonville facilities and work offshift hours is requiredMust be at least 18 years oldBenefits and CompensationJohnsonville offers access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center, and onsite medical clinic! Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.About our CompanySince 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status. .buttontext1fb6f4c79f218c0e a border: 1px solid transparent; .buttontext1fb6f4c79f218c0e a:focus border: 1px dashed #231f20 !important; outline: none !important; .buttontextc1a5cfdd22ee3231 a border: 1px solid transparent; .buttontextc1a5cfdd22ee3231 a:focus border: 1px dashed #ffffff !important; outline: none !important; Join Our Community .buttontext28d5eead261ce7c0 a border: 1px solid transparent; .buttontext28d5eead261ce7c0 a:focus border: 1px dashed #a20c33 !important; outline: none !important; The Johnsonville WayOur culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.