Food Safety & Quality Lab Internship
TITLE AND LEVEL:
SUMMER QUALITY INTERNSHIP
FUCTION:
QUALITY/FOOD SAFETY
LOCATION:
OKMULGEE MANUFACTURING PLANT
REPORTS TO:
DEPARTMENT MENTOR
SUMMARY OF INTERNSHIP:
CP Kelco is a leading producer of specialty ingredients derived from renewable raw materials found in nature, with a history spanning 85 years. These ingredients serve many functions, including viscosity modification, thickening, suspension, stabilization and gelation. They are added to improve texture, consistency, and stability in food, pharmaceutical and industrial products. Part of the JM Huber Corporation, we are one of the largest privately held, family owned companies in the United States. We have approximately $2.3 billion in sales, a combined material presence in more than 20 countries and 4,000 employees worldwide. We offer our employees the opportunity for growth and professional advancement worldwide, in an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion; excellence and innovation; respect for people and ethical behavior; and environmental health and safety sustainability.
As an Okmulgee Engineering Intern, you will be assigned an individual project to complete over the span of your internship. Concluding the internship, you will be required to present your completed project to the Okmulgee SSLT, Senior Site Leadership Team. In addition to your assigned project, you may be responsible for participating on various teams and providing support on company initiatives and projects at the Okmulgee manufacturing plant. You will report directly to pre-determined mentor in one of the following Laboratories: Culture and Development Lab, Quality Control Lab or Food Safety Department.
*At this time, CP Kelco will not be sponsoring an employment visa to fill the open internship positions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be enrolled in one of the following University level programs: Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology, Food Science or other similar science programs
- Must be returning to school the semester following the internship
- Must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours
- Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this internship successfully, an individual must be able to perform the fundamental functions and responsibilities as defined below:
- Strong ability to analyze data, draw conclusions and propose solutions
- Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, thoroughness, creativity, flexibility and initiative
- Ability to be productive and collaborative in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal communication skills are necessary
- Ability to work independently and prioritize one’s own work
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under various deadlines
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical/mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this internship. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including overtime, nights, and weekends on an as needed basis
- Ability to work in variable temperature conditions depending on the season
- Ability to work in dusty environments
- Ability to grasp, push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to walk or stand for several hours per day, with frequent need to climb ladders and stairs
- Visual acuity requirements include normal depth perception and 20/30 vision with or without correction
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) conforming to Level C (general) and Level A (packaging) GMP standards
- Must follow CP Kelco, state, and federal guidelines concerning safety and environmental protection
NOTE: CP Kelco reserves the right to add, remove or change duties at any time, and will notify the incumbent in case of a change.