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2010
Internship Opportunity - Quality Assurance/Food Science-1000000018 – Grand
Rapids, MI Description
Meijer is a leading
Supercenter located in five states throughout the Midwest, with nearly 200 stores
and almost 60,000 employees. As a multi-billion dollar retailer,
Meijer is ranked as the 18th largest privately held company in the country,
as well as one of the top 30 most reputable companies in the United States by
Forbes Magazine. As you can tell,
Meijer isn't just any company. We are extremely goal-oriented and
customer-focused. We've achieved success after success to become a respected
leader in a highly competitive retail market. We rely on our people to supply
the talent and vision to achieve our goals. From store
leadership to marketing to buyers to finance, the variety of careers
available at Meijer is as interesting and diverse as the people who fill the
positions. While your job responsibilities may differ, the purposes are all
the same: To make Meijer the best retail organization in the nation. Meijer is seeking
candidates for 2010 internship opportunities! Join our program to
get experience in your field while also learning more about the retail
industry and the breadth of career opportunities that support the shopper
experience. Your internship will include interaction with other
interns, experts in your area of study, and Meijer senior leadership.
We can offer you a terrific summer! Meijer has a
terrific internship experience waiting for current graduate students
interested in furthering their experience in the area of food
science. Didn't think Meijer
had positions in Food Science? At Meijer, development of
customer-preferred products sold under our own labels is one way we deliver
higher standards at lower prices. Our product development team is busy
at work studying market trends and consumer preferences, then designing and
testing new products that are not just a Meijer brand, but a better
brand. Our Quality Assurance team provides the testing and
processes to ensure that every product meets the standards that
customers expect from Meijer...every time. Representative
activities may include: ·
Supporting Foods Merchandising in the selection of
product and evaluation of the capability and condition of vendor facilities ·
Evaluating Meijer brand food items in a systematic
manner to determine the equivalency to National Brands, with a focus on
sensory testing ·
Working with suppliers to evaluate product quality and
safety concerns ·
Maintaining information on current food health issues
(microbiologic, allergic, etc.) Qualifications
The
Meijer Internship Program is an experiential education program designed for students
currently enrolled in a degree program, who are considering future careers in
this exciting field. If you have already graduated or are not enrolled
in a degree program, please search our site for other positions of interest
in the Product Development or Quality Assurance areas. Specific
qualifications for this internship include: ·
Progress toward a Bachelors degree in Food Science or a
related discipline (preference for Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 graduate).
Master's students will be considered if they will be enrolled in Fall 2010
classes following the internship ·
Knowledge of specification development, products
standards, and Food Safety Regulations ·
Knowledge of sensory testing ·
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications,
including MS Access ·
Permanent work authorization in the United States (U.S.
citizen or permanent resident) ·
Drive for results - has focus on the bottom line ·
Customer focus - dedicated to meeting expectations of
internal and external customers ·
Relationship Skills - can create positive working
relationships with customers, team members, leadership, and other internal
and external constituencies ·
Communication Skills - conveys the right information in
writing and verbally ·
Comfort with Ambiguity -- can shift gears easily and
cope with change ·
Time Management - uses time effectively and efficiently
and concentrates efforts on the most important priorities Job
Food Science/Quality
Assurance Primary Location
MI-Grand Rapids Schedule
Full-time |
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