Dole Food Company · 18 hours ago
Food Safety Quality Assurance Supply Chain Intern
Salinas, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $22/hrDole Food Company is a leading producer of fresh fruits and vegetables, and they are seeking a Food Safety Quality Assurance Supply Chain Intern. The intern will assist in establishing quality performance standards for leafy greens, identifying failure points, and recommending improvements to enhance quality outcomes.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Learn basic quality attributes for leafy greens and conduct quality evaluations
Define and standardize defect names and categories (e.g. decay, wilting, discoloration, bruising) for each commodity, with relevant photo examples
Establish a baseline quality profile for each commodity at receipt, and at finished product
Identify where quality breaks down most often (arrival, storage, handling)
Collect available data into a single, simple tracking format
Compare and analyze quality trends across products, suppliers, and seasons
Create If/Then Flow Diagram based on specs, capabilities and rejection data
Make recommendations for the creation or modification of SOPs for product quality improvement
Collaborate with R&D, Ag Operations, FSQA Operations, and Plant Operations teams on quality-related issues
Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
An Intermediate (or Advanced) skill level with Excel and statistical analysis skills required
Valid driver's license and use of reliable personal transportation is required
Fall 2026 rising junior, senior or graduate student obtaining a degree in Agricultural Science, Plant Science, Horticulture, Biology, Food Science, Environmental Science, Post-Harvest, or a related field
Preferred
Strong attention to detail and data management experience preferred
Solid analytical and critical thinking skills strongly preferred
Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills preferred
Company
Dole Food Company
Dole provides fruits, vegetables, and food products.
Founded in 1851
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$157.9M2025-09-04Post Ipo Secondary· $157.9M
2021-07-30IPO
2018-07-31Corporate Round
Recent News
2026-01-06
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