Operations QA Intern, Summer 2027- Decatur, AL

smucker; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking with leadership

Professional development sessions

Networking events with fellows interns

Competitive compensation package

Housing stipend

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company offers an Operations QA Intern position in Decatur, AL, on-site and 100% in-person. You will collaborate with technicians and salaried staff to collect data, analyze processes, and communicate results, while developing program documentation.

Ideal candidates are rising juniors or seniors in science or engineering, capable of problem solving and data-driven decision making, with the ability to work safely on the plant floor and in an office setting.

Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior in science or engineering; preferred fields include Food Science, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to work in both office and plant environments and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Science or Engineering student

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: Decatur, AL

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

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.