Operations QA Intern, Summer 2027-Columbus, GA

The J.M. Smucker Company; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Competitive compensation

Paid corporate holidays

Networking events for interns

Professional development sessions

Job summary

The J. M. Smucker Co. is offering an Operations QA Intern position in Columbus, GA, operating 100% on-site. You will work with technicians and salaried staff to collect data, learn manufacturing processes, assess process capability, and support grading guidance. You will complete projects, document results, and communicate findings to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, hands-on learning, and collaboration across teams within an Fortune 500 company’s operations group.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in science or engineering – Food Science or Industrial/Chemical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Must work in both office and plant environments and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with manufacturing technicians on the production floor to collect data and understand processes.
• Prepare standard reports and document results to communicate findings.
• Collect, analyze, and use data to recommend improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians.
• Develop and update program documentation.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Science or Engineering major (preferred)

Job description

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: Columbus, GA 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

What we are looking for:

• 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

Application Period: Application period closes on November 1st, 2026

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:

• 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
• Hourly Rate: $21.50-$25.00/hour **Actual rate depends on year in school
• 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.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

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.

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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.

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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.