Feeding Nebraska 
Since 2006

Program Description - A&T Farms Environmental Health, Safety, and Quality Technician Internship

​

Location:

Valley, Nebraska (A&T Farms Inc.)

Duration:

Mid-May through Mid-August (flexible based on school schedules)

Schedule:

Full-time, seasonal (40–55+ hours/week depending on season and workload)

Position Overview

The EHSQ Technician Intern supports the Environmental Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) department in maintaining compliance, enforcing standards, and ensuring the production of safe, high-quality food.

 

This is a hands-on, operations-focused role. Interns are expected to take ownership of real responsibilities and contribute directly to daily farm operations—not observe from the sidelines.

You will work closely with leadership and play an active role in food safety, traceability, and compliance systems across the farm.

What You Will Do

Food Safety & Quality

• Perform daily and weekly inspections of:

  • Wash/pack areas

  • Cooler storage

  • Field sanitation setups

• Verify compliance with internal SOPs and food safety standards

• Assist with product quality checks during harvest and packing

Traceability & Records

• Maintain accurate logs and documentation for:

  • Harvest and packing activities

  • Cooler temperatures and storage conditions

  • Sanitation records

• Assist with lot tracking and labeling processes using internal systems

• Support compliance with FSMA traceability requirements

Operations Support

• Work alongside harvest, warehouse, and logistics teams

• Identify and report issues related to safety, cleanliness, or process breakdowns

• Assist with implementing corrective actions when needed

Training & Enforcement

• Help reinforce company policies including:

  • Visitor access policies

  • Hygiene and sanitation requirements

  • Support onboarding or guidance for workers related to food safety practices

What Success Looks Like

• Records are accurate, complete, and submitted on time

• Issues are identified early and communicated clearly

• Work areas meet cleanliness and safety expectations

• You become someone the team trusts to “walk the farm and catch problems”

What You Will Gain

• Real-world experience in produce food safety and compliance

• Exposure to FSMA-aligned traceability systems

• Understanding of how large-scale farm operations function daily

• Direct interaction with leadership and operational decision-making

 

This position is designed for individuals who want practical experience in agriculture, food safety, or operations—not a classroom-style internship.

Qualifications

Preferred:

Pursuing or recently completed a degree in:

• Agricultural Systems Technology

• Agronomy

• Food Science / Food Safety

• Agricultural Business

• Or related field

Required:

• Strong attention to detail

• Willingness to work in outdoor and warehouse environments

• Ability to follow and enforce procedures

• Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated

Helpful but not required:

• Spanish language familiarity

• Previous farm, warehouse, or food handling experience

Work Environment

Combination of:

• Outdoor field conditions (heat, dust, uneven terrain)

• Warehouse and cooler environments

Fast-paced during peak harvest periods

Work is physical at times and requires being on your feet for extended periods

Compensation

Hourly pay ($19 - $21)

Program Structure

This internship is built around three principles:

 

1. Real Responsibility

You will own specific tasks and processes that directly impact operations.

2. Exposure to the Business

Interns will periodically spend time with leadership to understand how decisions are made across the farm.

3. Accountability & Feedback

You will receive regular, direct feedback to help you improve and succeed in the role.

Why A&T Farms

A&T Farms is the largest Nebraska-based produce operation, focused on growing, harvesting, and distributing high-quality food while maintaining strong standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence.

 

We are committed to building systems, structure, and teams that support long-term growth—and this internship is part of developing that future workforce.

How to Apply

Interested?  Fill out the web form or email alex@atfarms.com.