Quality Control Intern

Position Title: Quality Control Intern

Reports to: Senior Manager of Quality Control

Department: Quality Control

Classification: Seasonal, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $22.50 – $23.25 an hour

Stanislaus Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a seasonal, full-time position located on-site at our Modesto Cannery.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn different monitoring processes that ensure food safety and product quality. You will work with the Quality Control Manager to better understand the overall functions of the department. This role will be expected to work at least 6 days a week during our Harvest Season from mid-July to late September. Our Cannery runs 24/7 so flexibility to work any shift (Days, Swing or Graveyard) is required.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Working under the guidance of QA and QC management to support compliance with company food safety and quality standards.
• Inspecting and monitoring products and processes, including establishing and maintaining centerlines.
• Performing routine Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) and/or Quality Control checks throughout production to ensure processes remain in control and products meet company specifications.
• Learning and applying Learn food safety and QC process controls through monitoring and documentation.
• Assisting with reviewing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Supporting quality improvement initiatives, studies, and projects as directed by Quality Control management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a four‑year college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet required monitoring deadlines.
• Willing to learn and follow procedures for identifying non‑conforming products or equipment on hold.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Flexibility to rotate through various departments to perform different QC‑related duties.
• Reliable and punctual with consistent daily attendance and ability to work during our entire Fresh-Pack season from July through the end of September.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data analysis experience.

Physical Requirements:

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 25% or less sitting, 50% or less walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in a cannery environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 45 lbs. is required.

Wellbeing: 

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits:  

• Social Wellness – Work Experience, Company Holidays, California Sick Time, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Emotional Wellness – Dedicated People Operations Department - our Leaders have an Open Door Policy.  
• Financial Wellness – Bi-Weekly Pay.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.

Salary : $23 - $23