Quality Systems Digitalization Intern (Bioscience)

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The Smithfield Foods internship program offers students a paid opportunity to work in an environment that fosters real-life experiences, explores career options, and applies your education. You will become a part of key management meetings and participate in meaningful projects. Our goal is to provide a working environment that not only encourages creativity, but offers equality, diversity, mutual respect and productivity. Our summer internships are typically 10-12 weeks. 

Our Summer Internship roles will be based in various locations across the country and offer potential travel opportunities. You will have exposure and the opportunity to broaden your skills through impactful work, mentored relationships, and will gain real world exposure to different disciplines on Smithfield’s team.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern majoring in Information Technology (or related field) to support the Quality team in the digital transformation of our Quality Management System (QMS).

This role will focus on scanning, organizing, and digitizing a large volume of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other quality documents to support the implementation of an electronic quality system (eQMS).

Core Responsibilities

• Scan and digitize over 400 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and additional quality documents
• Ensure high-quality image capture, proper file formatting, and document readability
• Organize, label, and index digital files according to QMS standards and naming conventions
• Upload and manage documents within the electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)
• Perform quality checks to verify completeness, accuracy, and proper version control of digitized documents
• Assist in categorizing and structuring documents for efficient retrieval
• Support data entry and metadata tagging for document management systems
• Collaborate with the Quality team to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities for improving document handling and digital workflows
• Provide general administrative and technical support for the Quality Systems team as needed

Skills & Competencies

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused mindset
• Strong organizational and file management skills
• Basic technical troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability in a fast-paced project environment

Learning Opportunities

• Hands-on experience with an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS)
• Exposure to regulated quality processes and documentation standards
• Understanding of digital transformation in a Quality/regulated environment
• Practical experience in document control and data management
• Cross-functional collaboration with Quality and IT teams

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Finance, Accounting, Agribusiness or Related Major

• Must have completed your sophomore year in college.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD.

• Willingness to learn and work in a team environment.

• Proactive thinker and self-motivated.

• Strong time, project, and organizational management skills.

• The ability to work independently.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with document management systems or content management systems
• Experience with scanning, file management, or digitization projects
• Understanding of databases, file structures, or data organization
• Exposure to Quality Systems or regulated environments (e.g., GMP, ISO) is a plus

Additional Notes

This role is ideal for students interested in combining IT skills with real-world applications in quality systems, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.