Job Description
Your Opportunity as a Corporate Quality Assurance intern
As an intern within ourCorporate Quality Assurance Department you will assist in auditing Smucker contract manufacturers, suppliers, and/or internal plants or warehouses to include corrective action follow-up. You will participate in new product commissioning and qualifications, finished product reviews and evaluations, and product or material specification development. You will support contract manufacturers, warehouses, and/or supplier evaluations and approval processes utilizing Trace Gains software.
Location: Orrville, OH
Work Arrangements: 75% -100% in office expectations
In this role you will:
Audit Smucker contract manufacturers, supplies, and internal teams
Provide Follow up and corrective action to teams
Participate in new product commissioning
Participate in new product qualifications
Participate in finished product reviews and evaluations
Support contract manufacturers, warehouse, and supplier evaluations
Utilize TraceGains software and other systems
What we are looking for:
AFreshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in schoolwith requisite educational experience inMicrobiology, Biology, Food Science, Animal Science, or other related field
AGPA of 3.0 or higher
Awell-roundedskill setincludingstrong time-management, communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to be a self-motivated employee
Application Period:
Application period closes on November 1st, 2025
Why Choose the J.M. Smucker Company's Internship Program?
Are you seeking an exceptional internship experience at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we are dedicated to providing a world-class, award-winning internship that offers you the opportunity to:
Learn:Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
Grow:Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
Lead:Contribute to high-profile projects that support our Company's growing categories like snacks, coffee and pet food.
Additional Perks:
Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:
Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
Customized professional development sessions
Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
Employee discounts at our Company Store
A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead - all while being part of something special at Smucker.
Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Internship Program
Delivering on Our Purpose
Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All
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The J. M. Smucker Company (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
