QUALITY AND REGULATORY INTERN

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time QUALITY AND REGULATORY INTERN in Geneva, IL located at 1900 Averill Rd. This is a 10-week internship (June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026) which requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Launch your career with a Global Leader in Flavor 　

At McCormick, you’ll join us in “Saving the World From Boring Food” and fulfill your desire to be a part of something bigger than yourself. Employees throughout our global corporation are united by two things - a passion for flavor and driving results. People are drawn to McCormick because of a culture that challenges them to reach their full potential. 　

Our 10 week Summer Internship Program in Geneva, IL allows college students to get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a part of the McCormick family - rich in flavor, culture, and employee empowerment .　

During your time as an Intern you will sharpen your leadership skills, work on real-world challenges, and collaborate with the best leaders in the industry. You will also have the opportunity to network with executives, participate in social events with other interns, and give back to the community. We are looking for the next generation of problem solvers to drive change within McCormick. Are you up for the challenge?

Pay Range: $20 - $22

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates who require visa sponsorship for employment now or in the future will not be considered for this position.

Position Overview: The Quality and Regulatory Intern will work in a plant environment over a 10-week Summer Internship Program (June 1st, 2026 - August 7th, 2026, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday) in Geneva, IL . This program allows college students and/or current non-exempt employees to get a glimpse into what it’s like to be a part of the McCormick family, gain exposure to broader business objectives, and connect with senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

The intern will be part of a collaborative cross functional team working to standardize/improve food safety, quality systems and regulatory compliance. 10% • Throughout the summer, the intern will be responsible for leading 2-3 projects that may include:

• Statistical Process Control and System Capability Improvements

• Issue and Complaint Resolution

• New Product Scale Up

• Implementation of Food Safety and Quality Policies/Standards

• Sanitary Design for New Capital Projects

• Compliance to New US FDA Nutrition Labeling Regulations

• CIP validation leadership and/or execution

• Updating of site Food Safety Plans/Hazard Analysis and procedures

• Supporting day to day quality tasks for operations quality, customer quality or regulatory affairs

• Projects aligned to site’s Quality and Food Safety priorities 80%

•JTE projects, activities, and initiatives engagement 5%

• Attending events coordinated by the Talent Acquisition team 5%

Secondary Responsibilities

• Project/ Program Management: Ability to achieve project goals and objectives by applying the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about successful project completion

• Change Leadership and Management: Advocate for desired change through coaching and behavioral modeling

Required Qualifications

• • Current enrollment as an undergraduate college rising Junior or Senior, pursuing a degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Biological & Physical Sciences, Engineering or related field
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Data analysis experience

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.