Manufacturing Co-Op -Quality Assurance

Foods you love. Brands you trust. And a career that empowers you to grow.
At Nestle USA, we're all working towards the same goal - to delight and deliver for our consumers. With a rich portfolio of beloved brands, including DiGiorno, Toll House, and Coffee mate, in 97% of U.S. households, we have a unique opportunity - and responsibility - to be there for every moment in our consumers' lives.

Joining Nestle means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates your achievements. No matter where you work within the organization, you are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning so that everyone can grow and thrive.
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You know us as the food and beverage company behind a lot of your favorites like Stouffer's, Hot Pockets, Nesquik, Toll House, Lean Cuisine, and DiGiorno, as well as new discoveries like Sweet Earth. Across our organization, we are building a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is encouraged, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day!

Let's challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. Here at Nestle USA, you are empowered to become a student of the business and deliver the best to our consumers and your peers. We're inviting forward-thinking and courageous future technical experts and leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset and start their journey of growth!

If you're a current undergraduate student eager to make an impact on an enormous scale, take strides into greatness and pursue your career with Nestle USA. Our Manufacturing Co-Op Program is ready for you!

Nestle USA's Manufacturing Co-op program is a development experience that provides selected individuals the opportunity to gain real world experience while pursuing their degree and deepen their understanding of manufacturing at Nestle USA.

The Springville Co-op program consists of 4-5-month rotational experiences in a factory environment intended to build capability and understanding of the quality assurance and manufacturing excellence teams at Nestle USA.

Whether you are joining the program as a junior or senior, you will receive an exciting introduction to the world of Nestle USA and begin to understand the various departments working in collaboration to make our products. As you further your education career, you will begin to experience a unique breadth of work assignments within your area of expertise.

As a Manufacturing Co-op, you will be learning and growing while delivering results for Nestle USA through key projects, systems, and people. Project assignments can provide the opportunity for the Co-Op to demonstrate initiative, work cross-functionally and gain knowledge and skills by recommending organizational actions that focus on cost savings or operational efficiencies. Each Co Op will be expected to complete a value-added project within the program timeframe.

• Assist with food safety validations to comply with Model HACCP Requirements
• Complete PRP, OPRP, and CCP Audits
• Lead cost-savings projects resulting in at least $100K annual savings
• Lead problem-solving teams to eliminate defects resulting in Factory Losses
• Create visual standards and training materials

In 2026 we are intending to hire two Co-Ops from May-September, with one that has a background in Engineering and Automation to assist QA and ME in optimizing the new automation and processes that are coming to the factory.

• GPA of 3.0 and above preferred Skills & Knowledge
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Analytical skillset for data tracking and results analysis
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment
• Demonstrate outstanding learning capabilities
• Ability to deliver results on challenging assignments

• Comfortable working with people in…