Dairy Farmers of America
Summer 2026 Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern
Dairy Farmers of America, Turlock, California, United States, 95382
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
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