Quality Internship

Northwest Naturals, LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tree Top, Inc.) is a leading supplier of fruit juice concentrates, servicing both domestic and international manufacturers for products and applications such as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, sauces, dressings, bakery and confections. We are currently seeking a Quality Intern to join our Quality Team in Bothell, Washington for Summer 2027.

Are you seeking a paid Internship with a strong company where you will be mentored and gain invaluable experience? If yes, then Northwest Naturals has an exciting opportunity for you at our facility in Bothell, WA.

The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or junior/senior in a college/university pursuing a Chemistry, Food Science or similar degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. This person should be available for full-time work Monday-Friday, beginning May/June 2027. The incumbent should have strong motivation to build their career in their field of study. This internship will provide resume building opportunities to support steps to full-time employment with Northwest Naturals and Tree Top or other opportunities identified by the student.

This full-time, paid Internship will begin in May/June 2027 and conclude on or before 90 calendar days. Start/end dates are flexible based on school schedules.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Exposure to manufacturing facility, quality, production, maintenance, finance and food safety aspects of food manufacturing
• Gain a better understanding of regulatory, customer and 3rd party standards related to food safety and quality (HACCP, cGMP, SQF, Organic, etc.)
• Compile and analyze quality and food safety data to identify trends. Learn how specific trends can impact food manufacturing
• Collaborate with quality and R&D to suggest updates to specifications
• Exposure to root cause analysis associated with food manufacturing processes and customer complaint reduction
• Learn to apply analytical and technical skills to support quality management systems
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with other departments

APPLICATION PROCESS

As part of your application through our website, please be sure to include: (1) A cover letter describing your education interests and/or career goals, (2) A copy of your resume, (3) and a copy of your unofficial transcript.

Open: September 18, 2026 Deadline to apply: November 6, 2026

To apply: https://nwnaturals.applicantpro.com/jobs/

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Northwest Naturals, LLC does not employ individuals under the age of 18.

Northwest Naturals, LLC is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: [email protected] or 425-881-2200.