Spring/Summer 2026 Supply Chain Intern - Oxnard, CA at J.M. Smucker

Oxnard, California, United States

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Requirements

  • Currently have a 4-year degree or are enrolled in a 4-year degree program
  • 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
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Make sure drums and other containers are clean and properly labeled before shipping
  • Conduct vehicle inspections to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the trucks and railcars before loading and unloading
  • Ensure that all shipments have the documented security seals before accepting an incoming load and sending off a loaded shipment
  • Conduct pallet inspections; must reject load if does not meet specifications
  • Ensure that all shipping paperwork is accurate and corresponds with handheld scanner results before shipping product
  • Ensure that all instructions on the Bill of Ladings are carried out in each shipment
  • Accurately check all incoming raw materials and supplies before signing receiving slip
  • Ensure that all incoming ingredients are on the Approved Ingredient List and are appropriately labeled with Kosher emblems
  • Cooperate with management and office personnel in accounting for production and shipments and help take inventory as needed
  • Ensure a safe working environment
  • Investigate and document accidents thoroughly and timely (as soon as possible on the same day it occurs)
  • Prevent accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action
  • Work closely with the Human Resources department in promoting safety and help instruct during safety meetings
  • Direct shipping and receiving in an effective manner to obtain or exceed cost expectations, without sacrificing quality or safety
  • Coordinate shipping and receiving activities with floor persons, quality control personnel and forklift drivers
  • Make sure shipments are accurate before loading onto trucks
  • Make suggestions to processing supervisors on scheduling crew to improve efficiency
  • Follow OSHA required regulations when driving a forklift
  • May have to load/unload trucks to keep the shipping schedules on time
  • Work closely with truck drivers
  • Work closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals
  • Have constant communication with the carrier offices and the outside cold storage to ensure proper product rotation
  • Assure high quality production and shipping of strawberries packed in drums and other containers
  • Other duties as required

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supply ChainLogisticsInventory ManagementShipping DocumentationBill of LadingPallet InspectionVehicle InspectionQuality ControlSafety ComplianceKosher Compliance

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Supply Chain Intern position?

The pay range is $20/hr. to $24.50/hr., with a housing allowance provided for applicable students.

Is this internship remote or onsite?

The position is onsite 100% of the time in Oxnard, CA.

What skills or qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing or have a 4-year degree, available from early April through August, able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts, and have excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is highly desired.

What is the work environment like for this supply chain intern role?

You will work closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance, hourly personnel, truck drivers, and Human Resources in a hands-on logistics setting focused on shipping strawberries, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

When does the application period close for this internship?

The application period closes on January 31st, 2026.

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