Operations QA Intern, Emporia, KS, Summer 2026
About The Position
Your Opportunity as an Operations QA Intern As an intern within Operations, you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process to better understand process capabilities for meeting specifications and support grading guidance. You will complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results. Location: Emporia Work Arrangements: On-site, 100% in-person expectation In this role you will: Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the production floor to collect data and understand manufacturing processes Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results Collect, analyze, and utilize data to recommend improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians Develop and update program documentation 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 A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays 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. We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (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.
Requirements
- A rising junior or senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in a science field or engineering – Food Science or Industrial or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
- A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures
Responsibilities
- Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the production floor to collect data and understand manufacturing processes
- Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
- Collect, analyze, and utilize data to recommend improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians
- Develop and update program documentation
Benefits
- Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
- Customized professional development sessions
- Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
- A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
- A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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