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2012 Internship Opportunity - Food Science-1100003832 – 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 15th 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. We have become a
respected leader in the competitive retail market by sticking to our core
values of customer-centered, competitive spirit, freshness, and "familyness." Meijer's Midwest geography
includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and stores,
distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities throughout Michigan,
Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky. Meijer is seeking
candidates for 2012 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; Master's students will be
considered if they will be enrolled in 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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