Summer 2024 Intern, Quality Assurance
Your Opportunity as a Quality Assurance Intern
As an intern within our Corporate 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 manufacturer, warehouse, and/or supplier evaluation and approval processes utilizing TraceGains software.
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 25% in office expectations
In this role you will:
Assist in auditing Smucker contract manufacturers, suppliers, and/or internal plants or warehouses to include corrective action follow-up
Participate in new product commissioning and qualifications, finished product reviews and evaluations, and product or material specification development
Support contract manufacturer, warehouse, and/or supplier evaluation and approval processes utilizing TraceGains software
Gain meaningful and translatable experience including relationship management and professional development
What we are looking for:
A Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in Microbiology, Biology, Food Science, Animal Science, or other related field
A GPA of 3.0 or higher
A well-rounded skill set including strong time-management, communication, teamwork skills, and the ability to be a self-motivated employee
Why the J.M. Smucker Company’s Internship Program is Right for You
Looking for a world-class internship program at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we’re committed to offering you that world-class experience and the opportunity to:
Learn: Realize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment where you’re part of the Smucker Family and challenged to be your best.
Grow: Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders across our Company.
Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our strategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to become the organization we expect to be on inclusion, diversity and equity. We firmly believe that an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.
Beyond the purposeful work you'll be doing each day, we offer a wide variety of perks to help make your experience a memorable one. Examples include:
Unique opportunities to network and engage with company leadership
Participate in tailored professional development sessions
Take part in networking events and outings with fellow interns
A fully equipped fitness center with a basketball court, indoor walking track and rec league sports
The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria serving breakfast and lunch, with specials derived from seasonal and local ingredients
A competitive compensation package and paid corporate holidays
Employee discount at our Company Store
Housing stipend for those relocating for their internship
Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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