Quality Intern

MSI Express is a leading manufacturing and contract packaging partner trusted by top CPG brands, as well as emerging and private label brands.

Internship Details:

·       Duration: 10 weeks (Summer 2027)

·       Schedule: Monday – Friday; Approximately 8 hours per day/40 hours per week

·       Pay: $19.00/hour

·       Benefits: This role is not eligible for benefits

Overview: Make an impact from day one in our internship program. You will work on real business challenges, partner with leaders across the company, and turn ideas into action by developing and implementing solutions. Your experience culminates in a presentation to senior leadership highlighting your results and recommendations.

Why Choose MSI Express?

• Work on projects that make an impact
• Tackle meaningful business challenges
• Engage with cross-functional teams
• Learn from business leaders
• Develop leadership skills

About the Role:

As a Quality Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Quality System Support: Assist the Quality team in maintaining food safety and quality standards across manufacturing operations.
• Inspection & Verification Activities: Participate in product inspections, audits, testing activities, and documentation reviews.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze quality performance metrics and support corrective and preventive action initiatives.
• Root Cause Investigations: Assist in investigating customer complaints, process deviations, and non-conformances.
• Continuous Improvement Projects: Support projects focused on strengthening food safety, quality systems, and operational compliance.

What we look for in a Quality Intern:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Interest in food safety, quality assurance, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Currently enrolled in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Engineering, or a related academic program.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in both office and manufacturing plant environments.
• Frequent exposure to production areas with varying temperatures, noise levels, moving machinery, forklifts, and other industrial conditions.
• Must follow all safety requirements and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms as necessary.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and work around equipment during project activities.
• Frequent use of computers and standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Periodic travel may be required to other MSI Express locations and end-of-internship events.