Food Science Internship at Russell Stover Chocolates in the USA
Are you pursuing a career in Food Science and looking for hands-on industry experience? Russell Stover Chocolates is hiring a Quality Food Safety Intern in Kansas City, MO. This is a full-time seasonal internship. This Food Science Internship in the USA provides real-world exposure to food safety programs, quality assurance systems, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing operations within a leading chocolate manufacturer.
Internship Details:
- Title: Quality Food Safety Intern
- Job ID: 201534
- Department: Quality Assurance / R&D
- Location: Kansas City (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
- Classification: Seasonal
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Travel Requirement: Weekly travel to Iola or Abilene, Kansas, manufacturing plants
About the Company:
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leading manufacturer of seasonal and sugar-free chocolates in the United States. For over 100 years, the company’s brands — including Whitman’s and Pangburn’s — have been crafted with high-quality ingredients to bring happiness to generations of chocolate lovers.
The company values excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. It fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace and celebrates differences across its workforce.
Educational Requirements for this Internship:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel weekly to Iola or Abilene, Kansas, manufacturing plants
- Knowledge of food science and manufacturing
- Experience with databases and data management systems
- Familiarity with various software platforms
Key Responsibilities:
- Support oversight of document management processes to ensure accuracy and compliance in this Food Science Internship in the USA
- Assist in developing and implementing food safety and quality programs, policies, and procedures
- Perform data analysis and reporting on food safety and quality metrics
- Participate in Food Safety Plan reviews and Food Safety Culture initiatives
- Visit Iola and Abilene, Kansas, manufacturing plants at least two days per week as required
- In this Food Science Internship, you should collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Stay informed on food safety regulations and industry trends at Russell Stover Chocolates
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Complete FSQA training programs and report food safety hazards or deviations
Skills Required:
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Understanding of food safety and quality systems
- Problem-solving and a solution-driven mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Attention to detail and regulatory compliance awareness
Benefits of the Food Science Internship:
- Hands-on experience in Food Safety, Quality, and Regulatory functions
- Exposure to real-world manufacturing and plant operations
- Opportunity to work with industry experts
- Skill development in food safety compliance and quality systems
- Professional growth in a century-old, reputable chocolate manufacturing company
- Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace culture
