Intern/Co-Op, Operations Engineering- Spring 2024 Buffalo, NY

The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance for interns

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Buffalo, NY is offering an Intern/Co-Op in Operations Engineering for Spring 2024. You will work with operating technicians and salaried staff to collect data and learn the manufacturing process, collaborating on process improvements and managing projects end-to-end.

Housing support may be provided to eligible interns to help with living costs during the program. You will gain hands-on experience with reporting systems, cost implications, and evaluating plant upgrade

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in progress or completed preferred (mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial).
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Strong problem solving and data collection skills.
• Ability to work in both office and plant environments and follow safety procedures.
• Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity.

Responsibilities

• Work with operating technicians and salaried staff to collect data and learn manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with operations teams on process improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources.
• Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results.
• Manage projects from scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning and verification.

Job description

Intern/Co-Op, Operations Engineering- Spring 2024 Buffalo, NY

INTERN/CO-OP OPERATIONS ENGINEERING

Why Smucker is the Place for You

Looking fora world-class internship programat a Fortune 500 company?At Smucker we’re committed to offering youthat world-class experience andthe opportunity to: Learn:Realize your potential in a collaborative supportive environment whereyou’repart of the Smucker Family andchallenged to be your best. Grow:Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders acrossour Company. Lead:Contribute to high-profile projects that support ourstrategic priorities along with opportunities to get involved in many ways including our continued progress on the journey to become the organization we expect to be on inclusion diversity and equity. We firmly believe thatan inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.

You’ll also benefit from intern housing assistance should you qualify based on proximity to ensure you have a positive experience and are financially able to afford the cost of living for the length of your internship.

Your Opportunity: Operations Intern As an intern within Operations you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process. You will collaborate with operations teams on process improvement opportunities coordinate activities of contractors hourly technicians and other resources prepare standard reports/documentation to communicate results and completely manage projects from scope development capital appropriation implementation commissioning and verification. You will gain meaningful and translatable experience in reporting systems and processes relationship management cost management and researching the feasibility of short- and long-term plant upgrade initiatives.

Hourly Rate for this role is between $18.50 - $23.50

What We’d Need From You

• Requisite educational experience in engineering – mechanical electrical chemical industrial engineering are preferred.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems collect 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.
• A passion to help in our Inclusion Diversity & Equity journey – working toward a thriving community where everyone feels mutual respect a sense of belonging and can express their whole selves