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2027 FSQA Summer Intern (Multiple Locations)

Tyson Foods

Storm Lake, IAFull-timePosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Storm Lake, IA
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Tyson Foods is seeking a summer intern to support its Food Safety & Quality Assurance team. The role involves carrying out food safety procedures and work instructions, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates must be pursuing a related degree and be willing to work in person full-time during the summer. Previous relevant experience is preferred, and the role requires working with beef, pork, and poultry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Safety ProceduresAnalytical ChemistryQuality SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteData AnalysisVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationOrganizationTask ManagementWorking With Meat SpeciesIndependent WorkTime Management

Qualifications

Pursuing Related DegreePrevious Relevant ExperienceResume Submission

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Job Details: Tyson Foods Inc. is seeking a summer intern to join the Food Safety & Quality Assurance (FSQA) team.

Responsibilities will vary from performing one procedure or work instruction to a number of analytical chemistry or quality system procedures or work instructions in a Food Safety System throughout the facility. Precision and accuracy in performance of the work instructions and data collection is essential. Procedures and / or work instructions may involve the Animal Welfare process, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety and Quality Assurance visual inspections of product and plant systems, process control monitoring activities pertaining to the facility sanitation contractor, data collection / analysis, etc. Team member will be responsible for working with cross-functional teams for enhanced business support.

Education:

  • Pursuing degree in Biology, Entomology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Animal Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

  • Previous laboratory, food safety, quality assurance, food manufacturing, animal science, sanitation, process control, or related experience preferred. Relevant academic laboratory coursework, research, internships, or other hands-on experience involving inspections, procedural compliance, and data collection/analysis will also be considered.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent software for documentation, data analysis, and communication.

Communication Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Organizational Skills:

  • Highly detail-oriented and well-organized, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Work Environment Requirements:

  • Must be willing and able to work with various species of meat, including beef, pork, and poultry.

Personal Attributes:

  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.

*This internship is a summer role where candidates are expected to work in person full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.

  • Must include resume to be considered.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,027 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Iowa median$76–149K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$26–31/hr838 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 61 open Quality Assurance jobs in Iowa and 5,027 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Iowa
Experience
Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (3,858 postings).
Education
1,725 of the 5,027 open Quality Assurance jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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