Intern, Quality Assurance

The J.M. Smucker Company; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A leading food company in Oxnard, CA, is seeking an Intern for Quality Assurance to ensure product compliance and quality. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, monitoring quality control records, and assisting in training. Offering competitive hourly pay of $20.00 to $22.00. Applicants should have a relevant degree and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current holder of a 4-year degree or enrollment in a 4-year Food Science or Engineering program.
• Availability from early April through the end of August.
• Ability to work six days per week on various shifts.
• Technical knowledge in food processing preferred.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company and departmental policies.
• Ensure company GMPs are followed.
• Conduct daily sanitation inspections.
• Inspect incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance.
• Enter data into computer systems.
• Monitor accuracy of lab paperwork.
• Investigate quality incidents.
• Assist in training hourly personnel.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Detail orientation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Analytical skills

Education

4-year degree or enrollment in Food Science or Engineering program

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Intern, Quality Assurance

Oxnard, CA

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company and departmental policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure company GMPs are followed.
• Participate in daily production meetings.
• Conduct daily sanitation inspections.
• Inspect incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance with JMS specifications.
• Monitor HACCP plan.
• Assist in training hourly personnel.
• Enter data into computer systems.
• Monitor accuracy of lab paperwork.
• Investigate quality incidents.
• Prevent accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.
• Work closely with management, office quality control, maintenance, and hourly personnel to achieve goals.
• May perform manual work.
• Work with the Personnel Clerk to work out labor needs for the following work day.
• Assist in the coordination of QA staff activities as necessary.
• May assist in 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 on a timely basis.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment.
• Maintain updated specification manuals, formulas, and test procedures.
• Understand and apply JMS grading procedures and product specifications.
• Conduct special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the QA Manager.
• Identify potential quality problems and recommend corrective action.
• Assist with preparation for third‑party audits.
• Supervise or conduct incoming packaging or ingredient inspection.
• Stay current with trends and developments in quality control, sanitation, food technology, processing, and regulatory requirements.

Selection Criteria

• Current holder of a 4‑year degree or enrollment in a 4‑year Food Science or Engineering program.
• Availability from early April through the end of August.
• Ability to work six days per week on various shifts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and detail orientation skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (Spanish) highly desired.
• Organized with good analytical skills.
• Technical knowledge in food processing preferred.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20.00 to $22.00