Lew Intern, Quality Execution

Position Title:
QE Intern
Location(s):
Lemoore West
Reports to (title):
QE Lab Supervisors
Function/Area:
Production Operations
Date Created:
December 2023
FLSA Status:
Non -Exempt
Summary Description:
Quality Internships are project based. Each project has a designated quality sponsor/mentor and is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timebound. Project assignment aligns with college course work and the needs of the business. Intern provides routine project updates, undergoes mentorship check-ins, and provides a final project presentation to include next steps for business unit regarding the project.
Job Duties (Accountability Categories and Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities):
NOTE: The job may include other "non-essential" responsibilities and duties that are not listed on this form.
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Accountability Category
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities
% of Time
1
Quality, Product and Project Integrity

• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Review Quality SOPs for understanding and standard processes.
• Ability to read and interpret the manufacturing specifications and company and plant policies
• Proper handling of samples prior to, during, and after required testing.
• Able to understand and explain testing procedures with knowledge of proper recording requirements.
• Able to perform physical evaluations of product.
• Pull required samples and test/analyze
• Able to maintain open communication with the different departments.
• Direct interaction with the production team
• Ensure all analytical, performance, micro samples are pulled aseptically.
• Ability to maintain and track project to completion.
• Effective communication and present with plant team and quality
• Works Collaboratively with different departments

to ensure that customer service goals are met.

• Able to make calculated decisions.
• Adhere to all company and regulatory GMPs.
• Comply with corporate rules and regulations.
• Manage time effectively to ensure project success and timely completion

80%
2
Organizational Support

• Troubleshoots through issues and collaborates around obstacles.
• Takes a project from ideation to completion through self-leading
• Ability to engage and ask questions to drive project to completion

15%
3
Safety

• At all times, operate in a manner consistent with safe operating procedures.
• Responsible for the safe and adequate operation of lab tests in accordance with Company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain good housekeeping in work areas on the floor and in the lab.
• Adhere to all Company and regulatory GMPs, and GLPs.

5%
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• 2 years of relevant coursework working towards the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Biology, chemistry, microbiology, food science, dairy science, or related subject.
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA while working as an intern and completing coursework at the same time
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• General understanding of Manufacturing, Food Safety and Sanitation, Quality in Food

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:

• Computer literacy. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SAP, MS Word Applications, E-mail, and Typing Skills min. 40wpm.
• Proficient in excel building formulas, trends, and pivot tables/charts
• Knowledgeable of food safety expectations, SOPs, SSOPs
• Knowledge of sanitary GMPs.
• Proficient in math, analytical reasoning skills, and delegation
• Ability to carry out Risk Assessments, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control Principles
• Ability to make decisions independently in a stressful environment.
• Has excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver on deadlines.
• Ability to learn and perform multiple functions and tasks within the scope of accounting.
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Able to work a flexible (pre-determined) schedule that may include weekends.
• Physical requirements to perform job as defined in the essential job function.

Working Relationships:

• This position reports to the assigned Quality supervisor
• This position will have no direct reports

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $20.00

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