Our Summer Internship Experience is a 10-week program that allows students to dive into a project relevant to their studies to further grow and develop their learnings. During our 10-week program, you will participate in trainings, development sessions, as well as lots of exciting programming. 

The dates for our 2025 Program will be May 12, 2025 to July 25, 2025, and will consist of a 35-40 hour work week. 

INTERN PROGRAM: The Danone North America (DNA) Quality team is responsible for ensuring products meet food safety standards and customer expectations by testing and inspecting products at various stages of production, monitoring ingredients, storage conditions, processing methods, and packaging to prevent potential contaminations and identify any defects before they reach consumers to guarantee the safety and consistency of finished products. The intern program aims to provide individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable quality control experience through real-world assignments, culminating in a presentation of project results to the Leadership Team.

LOCATION: West Jordan, UT, USA

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR INTERNSHIP:

• 10-week program immersed in the West Jordan, UT Quality Department.
• 35-40 hour work week
• Conduct, sometimes lead, research, analysis, and improvement projects related to department goals
• Actively engage the current workforce, through job shadowing, as an example, to effectively achieve project and department goals. 
• Opportunity to present findings/results to senior leadership at the end of the internship program
• Competitive compensation
• Access to a dynamic internship program including networking and social activities

ASSIGNMENTS MAY INCLUDE: The Quality Intern may assist in a number or project support roles in the Quality department. Specific project responsibilities will be identified 30-60 days prior to the start of the internship, based on business need and intern interest. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Help advance quality and food safety in the manufacturing plant by creating a knowledge database
• Researching novel technology to eliminate unwanted microorganisms in the production environment
• Assist with identification and implementation of quality improvement opportunities
• Leverage scientific expertise and complete projects using appropriate research, statistical methods, and technical reporting
• Maintain stringent technical and experimental documentation
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities to be more efficient

• It is preferred that the candidate be a JUNIOR or SENIOR, pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree, and have completed courses in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Food Processing, or a related major. 
• Proven leadership, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Self-starter who takes initiative to identify areas of opportunity and take action
• A high level of competence in computer applications and the ability to use technology
• Ability to handle confidential information and use discretion within and outside of the organization
• Previous internship or work experience is highly preferred
• Interest in the consumer-packaged goods/manufacturing industry with the desire to start a career with Danone brands after graduation (strongly preferred).

At Danone, we believe that every time we eat or drink, we vote for the world we want. As a leading food and beverage company, we make healthy, sustainably-produced foods and beverages that nourish people’s lives. Some of our brands include Dannon, Activia International Delight, Silk, Oikos, So Delicious Dairy Free, Stok, Light + Fit, Evian and more! And as one of the largest Certified B Corporations® in the world, we are committed to redefining success in business to ensure that through our brands we create real benefits for people, our communities, and the planet. 

With headquarters in Broomfield, CO and White Plains, NY, Danone North America employs over 6,000 professionals in the U.S. and Canada, operating numerous manufacturing facilities across North America. Our team enjoys competitive compensation, leading benefits, and a shared commitment to business success and social impact. Join us at Danone North America to be part of a global team dedicated to promoting a healthier world through food.

Danone North America doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all of our employees share in the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

The base compensation range for this position is $24 per hour.