Operations Engineering Intern, Fall 2026 - Emporia, KS
The J.M. Smucker Co.Kansas, United States
Posted January 2, 2026
44000 - 54000 USD
Internship
About the Company
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the coffee, peanut butter, fruit spreads, frozen handheld, sweet baked goods, dog snacks and cat food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin'®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker's® Uncrustables®, Smucker's®, Hostess®, Voortman®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®. Through our unwavering commitment to producing high quality products, operating responsibly and ethically and delivering on our Purpose, we will continue to grow our business while making a positive impact on society.
Job Description
As an Operations Engineering Intern, you will work with operating technicians and salaried employees to collect data and learn the manufacturing process to create process improvement opportunities, complete and manage projects, and effectively document and communicate results.
Requirements
- A rising junior or senior standing in school
- Requisite educational experience in engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred
- A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures
- Passion to help in our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey
Benefits
- 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
- The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
- Competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
- Employee discounts at our Company Store
- A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program