Your Opportunity as a Corporate 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 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:  

• 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

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 

• Compensation range: $21.50 - $25/hr

**Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship**

• 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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