Summer 2024 Intern, Corporate Communications

The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Buffalo, NY, is seeking an Operations Intern for Spring 2024. You will collaborate with technicians, work on process improvements, and prepare reports. Ideal candidates have an engineering background and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of $18.50 - $23.50, along with housing assistance for qualifying interns.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher required.
• Passion for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity.
• Familiarity with safety procedures in a plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data.
• Collaborate on process improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports to communicate results.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Data collection and analysis

Ability to work in office and plant environments

Education

Educational background in engineering

Job description

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

Why Smucker is the Place for You

Looking for a world-class internship program at a Fortune 500 company? At Smucker, we’re committed to offering you that experience and the opportunity to:

1. Learn: Realize your potential in a collaborative, supportive environment where you’re part of the Smucker Family and challenged to be your best.
2. Grow: Receive hands-on training from a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders across our company.
3. Lead: Contribute to high-profile projects that support our strategic priorities, including our ongoing journey toward inclusion, diversity, and equity. We believe an inclusive environment and diverse organization strengthen our company and enable every employee to reach their full potential.

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

Internship benefits include housing assistance, subject to qualification based on proximity, to ensure a positive experience and help manage the cost of living during your internship.

Your Opportunity: Operations Intern

As an intern in Operations, you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process. You will collaborate on process improvement opportunities, coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources, and prepare reports to communicate results. You will also manage projects from scope development to implementation, commissioning, and verification.

This role provides meaningful experience in reporting systems and processes, relationship management, cost management, and researching plant upgrade initiatives.

Hourly Rate: $18.50 - $23.50

What We Need From You

• Educational background in engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, industrial engineering preferred)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Strong problem-solving skills, including data collection, analysis, and drawing valid conclusions
• Ability to work in both office and plant environments following safety procedures
• A passion for our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey—working toward a community of mutual respect and belonging

Want to Learn More?

• The J.M. Smucker Company
• Our Internship Program
• Follow us on LinkedIn

This job posting is active and accepting applications.