Food Safety and Quality Assurance Intern

Job Overview

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a FSQA Intern at our Manchester Plant located in Manchester, Tennessee. At GLC, you have the opportunity to grow, optimize your performance and unlock your ambitions through positions in many areas of the organization. While working independently or in a team environment, you develop leadership and critical thinking skills to help build a foundation for your career. Internships at GLC allow students to gain real job experience and receive on-the-job training that focuses on our technologies and methodologies. From the start, interns are challenged to demonstrate their strengths and apply their knowledge to help us achieve our business strategy. This position is a paid internship, starting in June and going through August of 2026. 

Job Responsibilities

• Review historical data on quality metrics and product safety, and assist in analyzing and reporting findings
• Review Environmental Monitoring Program Master Swab Schedule
• Evaluate current Sanitary Indicatory Organism Testing methods.
• Review HACCP/Food Safety Plan(s).

Required Education and Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Food Science, Agriculture, Chemistry, or a similar field of study.
• Year in school: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior. 
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
  Must be legally authorized to work a company in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Undergraduate research experience.
• Technical Writing.
• Problem solving. 
• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, able to work well independently.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, presentation, and team skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Working Conditions

EEOC & Disclaimer