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

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.

Quality Assurance Intern

J.M. Smucker