Intern, Plant Quality at Van Drunen Farms in Momence, Illinois

Job Description:

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!



WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE!


As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, the Van Drunen Family of Companies are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level. Now is your opportunity to be a part of a mission-driven company committed to employee development and success.


Join us and gain vital, real-world experience with a Van Drunen summer internship! Interns will be placed within a functional area related to their program of study. This is a paid internship program and will run full-time for 12 weeks beginning in May.



JOB OVERVIEW:



As a Quality Intern, you will help ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards and comply with all relevant regulatory guidelines. You will support quality assurance by participating in quality control protocols, as well as sampling and testing for product and packaging. In this role, you will also help identify and report any issues that may affect food safety or product quality. Additionally, you will assist team members in maintaining accurate documentation and record-keeping for quality.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research production issues, complaints, and out-of-specification products to help come up with resolutions.
  
  

• Monitor and maintain records and assist in ensuring that sensitive productions are completed accurately as per described in formulations and sampling.
  
  

• All other tasks, duties, and responsibilities assigned by the Plant Quality Manager.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
  
  

• Attention to detail and demonstrated time management skills
  
  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

• Initiative, resourcefulness, and strong interpersonal skills
  
  

• Have a curious, proactive and solution-oriented approach
  
  

• Desire to learn and grow professionally
  
  

• Creative and innovative ideas
  
  

• Ability to take direction and multi-task
  
  

• Demonstrated ability to exhibit a positive attitude, professional image, and demeanor.
  
  

EDUCATION:



Upperclassman (incoming Junior or Senior) at an accredited College or University


Desired Major(s): Food Science, Data Analytics, Chemistry, Biology


Preferred Minimum GPA: 3.0



PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.



WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
  

Disclaimer


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.


In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!


We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.


The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.


Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes. Any resumes, CV's, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company. Apply Now