Manufacturing HR Intern – Onsite, 16–24 hrs/wk + Housing

J.M. Smucker; McCalla (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation

Paid corporate holidays

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering a Human Resources intern position at our McCalla, AL site. The role focuses on supporting recruitment, onboarding, talent management and engagement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

This on-site internship provides hands-on, mentor-guided experience and opportunities to partner with plant leadership. We seek students in HR-related fields who show strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills, with a passion for people and process

Qualifications

• Sophomore or junior standing in Human Resources, Organizational Management, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong time-management, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Interest in Manufacturing HR career and professional HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in attracting, retaining, and engaging talent aligned with business strategy.
• Support recruiting for technical and hourly roles (sourcing, screening, interviewing).
• Assist with site operations tasks (events, donations, uniforms, communications).
• Identify and streamline manual HR processes to improve efficiency.
• Lead or support projects and ensure timely completion within constraints.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to meet business needs.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

HR fundamentals

Professionalism

Education

Sophomore/Junior in HR-related field

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is offering a Human Resources intern position at our McCalla, AL site. The role focuses on supporting recruitment, onboarding, talent management and engagement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

This on-site internship provides hands-on, mentor-guided experience and opportunities to partner with plant leadership. We seek students in HR-related fields who show strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills, with a passion for people and process