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LEW Intern, Quality Execution

Leprino Foods

United States, California, Lemoore

Jan 22, 2025

Quality Internship

Lemoore, California (Fresno Area)

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role in QE Internship ($23.00).

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.

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 departmentsto 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

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

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

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

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

Decision Making:
u	Level	Decision Making Responsibilities	Examples
	1	Follows established policies and precedents to make decisions, with very little interpretation
u	2	Follows prescribed "if/then" decision trees, with some interpretation, but usually actions follow typical process.	Use decision matrices and flowcharts to interpret extraneous and OOS situations and provide production with support and possible direction.
	3	Comparison and evaluation of possible courses of action and decision making after various possibilities have been considered	Provide production with retest results, if still out of manufacturing spec, request real-time cutoffs.
	4	Formulates, affects, interprets, or implements policies or operating practices
	5	Has authority to waive or deviate from established policies and procedures of a significant nature without prior approval

Offering You In Return:

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal.