Procurement Intern - Summer 2026
Company: Blount Fine Foods
Location: Mckinney
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Blount’s Internship Program aims to grow students
from our community in a way that is mutually beneficial by
providing experiential learning opportunities and connecting
concepts learned in the classroom to real-world applications in
order to contribute to the professional readiness of tomorrow’s
workforce. Interns can expect timely feedback, accessible
supervisors, bi-weekly meetings with your mentor, assistance with
career readiness, and networking opportunities. Winter Internship
Available. INTERN PROGRAM SUMMARY Blount’s Internship Program aims
to grow students from our community in a way that is mutually
beneficial by providing experiential learning opportunities and
connecting concepts learned in the classroom to real-world
applications in order to contribute to the professional readiness
of tomorrow’s workforce. Interns can expect timely feedback,
accessible supervisors, bi-weekly meetings with the internship
program lead, assistance with career readiness, and networking
opportunities. Summary: This position is responsible for assisting
the procurement of ingredients and packaging to produce
high-quality soups, sauces, sides and entrees being manufactured in
multiple processing facilities. In the event of absence, the
position will be filled by an equal level position, supervisor, or
appropriately trained supervisor designee. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Complete various tasks, assignments and/or special
projects as directed. Other responsibilities w/ similar skill and
work conditions as assigned. Responsibilities for Food Safety
Responsible for completing required paperwork accurately and
honestly as applicable. Must adhere to all corporate GMPs (Good
Manufacturing Practices), established SOPs (Standard Operating
Procedures) and all Food and Employee Safety policies. Must adhere
to all Allergen control programs and procedures as applicable.
·Responsible for reporting suspicious packages, activities, and
individuals. If monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), must be
trained in HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) and
adhere to approved HACCP plan(s). Required Skills/Abilities Needs
to have above average math, computer, and logic skills. Need to be
extremely organized and detail oriented. Must be a proactive, team
player. Solid planning and administrative skills. Must be able to
manage multiple, complex tasks and deal easily with pressure daily.
The ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally in
English as it pertains to individual position. Ability to add,
subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure Knowledge of
Database software, inventory software and Order processing systems
is necessary. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or
equivalent Currently enrolled at a College/University Certificates,
Licenses, Registrations Ability to travel to Plant Required
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing
the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk
or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit
and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb
or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of
this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic
or caustic chemicals and extreme cold. The noise level in the work
environment is usually quiet.
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