Spring/Summer 2026 Quality Assurance Intern - Oxnard, CA

Smuckers • Oxnard, CA

77d • $20 - $24

About The Position

As an intern within our quality department, you will work closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals. You will assist in identifying potential quality problems; develop, recommend and report on improvement measures; and recommend corrective action.

Requirements

• Currently have a 4-year degree or are enrolled in a 4-year Food Science or Engineering degree program is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish highly desired.
• Available in early April through the end of August.
• Able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts.
• Must be able to work six days per week, various shifts.
• Strong leadership skills and communication skills.
• Must be detail orientated.
• Organized with good analytical skills.
• Technical knowledge in food processing is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for adherence to company and departmental policies, procedures and practices.
• Ensures that company GMPs are being followed.
• Participates in daily Production meetings.
• Conduct daily sanitation inspection.
• Inspects incoming packaging and ingredients for compliance with JMS specifications.
• Monitors HACCP plan.
• Assists in the training of hourly personnel.
• Data entry into computer systems.
• Monitors accuracy of lab paperwork.
• Investigates quality incidents.
• Prevents accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.
• May do manual work.
• Work with the Personnel Clerk and work out labor needs for the following workday.
• Assists in the coordination of the activities of all QA staff, as necessary.
• May assist in the training and dissemination of work in the Department.
• Perform laboratory tests as required.
• Maintain laboratory in an organized, clean condition.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment.
• Inspect and grade products as necessary.
• Provide up-to-date quality control records and reports as necessary on a timely basis.
• Promote a positive and safe work environment.
• Maintains updated specification manuals, formulas, and test procedures.
• Responsible for having an understanding and working knowledge of JMS grading procedures and product specifications.
• Conduct special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Coordinates shipping and receiving activities with floor persons, quality control personnel and forklift drivers.
• Assist with preparation for third party audits.
• Maintain quality control records.
• Supervise or conduct incoming packaging or ingredient materials inspection.
• Stay current with trends and developments in the quality control field including sanitation, food technology, processing, governmental regulations and requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Benefits

• Pay range: $20/hr. to $24.50/hr.
• Housing allowance (for applicable students)
• Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
• Customized professional development sessions
• Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
• Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
• The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
• A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
• Employee discounts at our Company Store
• A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees