Spring/Summer 2027 Quality Assurance Intern - Oxnard, CA

As an intern within our quality department, you will work closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals. You will assist in identifying potential quality problems; develop, recommend and report on improvement measures; and recommend corrective action.

• Responsible for adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures and practices.

• Ensures that company GMPs are being followed.

• Participates in daily Production meetings.

• Conduct daily sanitation inspection.

• Inspects incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance with JMS specifications.

• Monitors HACCP plan.

• Assists in the training of hourly personnel.

• Data entry into computer systems.

• Monitors accuracy of lab paperwork.

• Investigates quality incidents.

• Prevents accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.

• May do manual work.

• Work with the Personnel Clerk and work out labor needs for the following workday.

• Assists in the coordination of the activities of all QA staff, as necessary.

• May assist in the training and dissemination of work in the Department. 

• Perform laboratory tests as required.

• Maintain laboratory in an organized, clean condition.

• Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment.

• Inspect and grade products as necessary.

• Provide up-to-date quality control records and reports as necessary on a timely basis.

• Promote a positive and safe work environment.

• Maintains updated specification manuals, formulas, and test procedures.

• Responsible for having an understanding and working knowledge of JMS grading procedures and product specifications.

• Conduct special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.

• Coordinates shipping and receiving activities with floor persons, quality control personnel and forklift drivers.

• Assist with preparation for third party audits.

• Maintain quality control records.

• Supervise or conduct incoming packaging or ingredient materials inspection.

• Stay current with trends and developments in the quality control field including sanitation, food technology, processing, governmental regulations and requirements.

• Other duties as required.

• Currently have a 4-year degree or are currently enrolled in a 4-year Food Science or Engineering degree program is required.

• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish highly desired

• Available in late March through the end of August.

• Able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts.

• Must be able to work six days per week, various shifts.

• Strong leadership skills and communication skills.

• Must be detail orientated.

• Organized with good analytical skills.

• Technical knowledge in food processing is preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

• Application period closes on December 15, 2026

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:

• Our Internship Program

• Delivering on Our Purpose

• Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All  

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

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