2025 Summer Intern: Food Science & Process Engineering
Location: Fresno, CA, United States
Job Function: Operations
Req Number: 780
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Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable, and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
ofi’s internship program is a great way to gain relevant experience and jump-start your career. You will work closely with exceptional talent, building on ofi’s purpose to “Be the Change for Good Food and a Healthy Future” and contributing to critical work for the business. As a Summer 2025 Intern, you will learn and contribute to a global organization, build a robust network, demonstrate leadership skills, and have some fun along the way.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, the NA Operations, the 2025 Summer Intern: Food Science & Process Engineering will learn about the spice industry including spice processing, food safety, and product development work. They will acquire this knowledge by supporting the Quality/Food Safety Team. The project will focus on process engineering, creating new/improved manufacturing processes to enhance food safety, and the manufacture of Ready-to-Eat(RTE) finished products for Consumer and Industrial applications. At the completion of the internship, the intern will present findings to the Operations Team. .
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a high level of curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness. They should work well within a team and be open to direction and feedback. Ability to work effectively while ensuring attention to detail and deliverables are met will be required for successful completion of this internship.
Position Responsibilities
- Conduct an independent research project in an area of agreed upon mutual interest – proposal, execution and written and oral presentation at conclusion of internship
- Work with and learn from the Operations, Innovation, Sales, and Marketing teams on the product formulation process and the end-to-end manufacturing process for spices-based applications.
- Assist in monitoring of process improvements in end-to-end Spices manufacturing process to assure they meet performance and food safety requirements
- Assist in evaluation of samples and communication of feedback to cross-functional partners and teams
- Record and document pilot plant trials, scale-up/manufacturing trials and the development of specification and other technical documentation.
- Learn how to operate in a lab environment.
- Conduct research on technology trends and present updates bi-weekly.
- Conduct laboratory tests.
- Assist the Operations team members with customer inquiries and internal projects.
- Assist in organizing and maintaining inventory of ingredients and retains.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited BS or MS degree program, and majoring in Food Science, Agriculture, Engineering, or related field is required. Will also consider those working towards a Ph.D. degree in similar degreed disciplines.
- Grade point average overall minimum of 3.0/4.0 and 3.25 within major
- Firm knowledge of chemistry and biology with the ability to apply this knowledge to food systems is required.
- The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment is required.
- Proven record of being a self-starter with a high degree of curiosity, initiative, and resourcefulness is required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team is required
- Ability to effectively utilize problem-solving skills are required.
Preferred
- Interest in product / process development, food manufacturing.
- Experience working in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
- Ability to perform data analysis
- Prior exposure to and/or familiarity with food science and processing concepts
The pay for this role in the state of CA is $20/HR and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
OFI provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At OFI, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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