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FSQA Intern

JONES DAIRY FARM.
Fort Atkinson, WI Intern
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

 

Responsible for assisting the FSQA team and other cross functional teams at Jones Dairy Farm (ex. Process & Innovation, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Sanitation). The intern will be assigned projects to support product and environmental program testing and lab analysis to be completed through the term of the internship. Upon completion of projects, the FSQA Intern will compile and present a report to leadership team.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

An essential job duty of this position is regularly reporting to work on time and being able to perform the essential duties of the position, listed below.                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                         % Of Total Time

  • Assist in product and environmental program testing and lab analysis

 

  • Support FSQA activities such as SOP documentation, traceability, and sensory evaluation

 

  • Participate in regulatory or compliance audits and help maintain USDA, HACCP and SQF standards

 

  • Contribute to continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing food safety and quality, relating to testing, quality systems, sanitation, auditing, HACCP, training, SQF, suppliers, and other related topics

 

  • Inputting and analyzing data; document findings, prepare reports and present project outcomes

 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a professional and cooperative manner

 

  • Must be willing to work in production environment (refrigerated rooms, freezers) on an as-needed basis

 

  • Adheres to food safety and worker safety practices as outlined by Jones Dairy Farm

 

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

 

COMPETENCIES:

Approachability

Puts others at ease by listening, allowing adequate time for interactions, and giving undivided attention.  Show receptivity to message being delivered.

Collaboration

Seeks and enlists active participation of others to reach goals.

Customer Focus

Builds effective relationships, identifies customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical recommendations.

Dependability

Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record.

Ethics & Integrity

Possesses a strong set of core values and beliefs consistent with social, ethical, and organizational principles.  Confronts unethical situations.

Innovation

Generates new ideas and approaches to enhance the organization's systems, products, or effectiveness.

Personal Accountability

Accepts responsibility for own actions including failure.  Embraces experience as learning opportunities and not chances to blames.

Results Orientated

Drives behavior to emphasize achievement.  Self-directed toward accomplishment.  Is action oriented.  Likes challenge.  Pursues Opportunities.  Consistently high achieving.

Time Management/ Prioritization

Determines the interrelationships and relative importance of tasks and allocates time efficiently to the most important issues.  Knows what not to spend time on; completes work in a timely fashion.

Trust & Respect

Offers respect to all in the work environment, adheres to high personal standards of acceptance, reliability, openness, and consistency of action with words.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Currently pursuing a undergraduate or graduated degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field. 

Experience or Training: Basic understanding of food safety principles and quality control techniques. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols. Good problem-solving, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.  Willingness to take initiative and ownership with multiple tasks and projects and complete them within outlined deadlines.  Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Technology/Equipment: Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, TEAMS).

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

An individual must meet the mental and physical requirements described here to successfully perform this position's essential functions.

Intermittent (less than 15%), Occasional (15-45%), Frequent (50-75%), and Continuous (over 75%)

 

  •  Manual dexterity to operate office and production equipment efficiently

Continuous

  •  Visual dexterity to operate all office and production equipment efficiently

Continuous

  •  Walking

Frequent

  • Bending

Frequent

  • Stooping

Frequent

  • Reach above shoulders

Frequent

  • Standing

Frequent

  • Sitting

Frequent

  • Talking

Frequent

  • Hearing

Frequent

  • Finger manipulation

Frequent

  • Exposure to cold, hot, damp, and noisy environments

Continuous

  • Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Occasional

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work duties can be performed in manufacturing, laboratory, or office environment. There will be exposure to production areas requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), uniform or protective clothing, and safety equipment.

 

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities, and the physical and mental demands listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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