QA Intern: GMP/HACCP Lab & Compliance (Oxnard)

The J.M. Smucker Company; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking with leadership

Professional development sessions

Fitness center access

Orchard cafeteria

Paid corporate holidays

Employee discounts

Housing stipend

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern in Oxnard, CA. This onsite internship collaborates with management, quality control, and hourly staff to identify quality issues and suggest improvement actions.

Expect to assist with HACCP, audits, training, and daily QA tasks during the March–August window. Requirements include a 4-year degree in Food Science or Engineering or current enrollment, English fluency, weekend/overtime flexibility, and preference for Spanish language

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or have a 4-year Food Science or Engineering degree.
• Available late March through the end of August.
• Must be able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts including six days per week.
• Technical knowledge in food processing is preferred.
• Must read, write, and speak English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential quality problems and report on improvements.
• Assist in HACCP monitoring and sanitation inspections.
• Participate in daily Production meetings and QA coordination.
• Data entry and maintenance of lab records and specs.
• Assist with third-party audits and QA staff coordination.
• Support training of hourly personnel and quality control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Spanish language

English language

Education

4-year Food Science or Engineering degree program

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Quality Assurance Intern in Oxnard, CA. This onsite internship collaborates with management, quality control, and hourly staff to identify quality issues and suggest improvement actions.

Expect to assist with HACCP, audits, training, and daily QA tasks during the March–August window. Requirements include a 4-year degree in Food Science or Engineering or current enrollment, English fluency, weekend/overtime flexibility, and preference for Spanish language