Vacancies

Quality Intern

Amsterdam

For our HQ in the center of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are looking for an intern for the Quality department (1 FTE) starting from August/ September 2019 onwards. Our Quality Intern position will be working mostly on the food safety aspects of our products. He/she will work on our food safety desk, working under our Quality Coordinator. Additionally, he/she will help out on the sensory quality desk when necessary. Besides day to day work, the internship can contain a task or small research.

Your tasks, responsibilities, and objectives:

  • Assist in analysis of incoming batches
  • Vendor approval
  • Grading preshipment samples
  • Renewal certifications vendors
  • Assist quality assistant with administration and sending of incoming samples when necessary
  • Assist quality coordinator on issues of food safety; new products, vendor and/or subcontractor approval and HACCP systems.

For this challenging internship you are required to be- or have:

  • Currently studying for a Bachelor degree in a food related field, e.g. Nutrition and Health
  • Knowledge of coffee (especially certified) products is a plus but not necessary
  • Ability to solve problems, prioritizing, meeting deadlines and working with minimal direction
  • Proficiency in Dutch and English language (in writing and verbally) is a must
  • Proficiency with MS Office software
  • Detail-oriented skills, precise working skills, does not mind repetitious work.

The conditions we offer:

  • A full time intern contract (40 hours per week);
  • A proper internship allowance;
  • A workspace right in the center of Amsterdam, next to Central Station;
  • A challenging role within an growing international business environment, surrounded by a young and enthusiastic team;
  • Good working conditions and a pleasant and dynamic work environment;
  • A company culture of team spirit, can-do attitude, informal atmosphere and professionalism.

Interested in this challenging position?
Send your application by e-mail to Lieuwkje van Zwieteren, Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist, via hrm@tradinorganic.com.