Your Opportunity as a Human Resources Intern
As an intern within our human resources department, you will work closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals.
Location: Oxnard, CA
Work Arrangements: Onsite, 100% of the time
In this role you will:
Apply business concepts and principles in real world situations
Contribute to the enhancement and improvement of various HR processes
Gain exposure to various HR departments including but not limited to:
Compensation
Benefits
Labor Relations
Staffing
Manufacturing Support
Other duties as required.
What we are looking for:
Must be working toward a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field
Must have at least a sophomore standing
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Detail oriented/organizational skills
Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and listening skills
Good presentation and facilitation skills
Strong team player with the ability to work independently
Spanish fluency (speak, read, write) required
Must be available to work from March through the end of August
Must be available to work 40-70 hours per week, including weekends/holidays, and be available to work all shifts (day, night, graveyard)
Compensation:
Pay range: $23/hr. to $25/hr.
Housing allowance (for applicable students)
Application Period:
Application period closes on December 15, 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:
Along with engaging work, we offer a variety of benefits to ensure your internship is both rewarding and memorable. These include:
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
Experience an internship where you can learn, grow, and lead — all while being part of something special at Smucker.
Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Internship Program
Delivering on Our Purpose
Our Continued Commitment to Ensuring a Workplace for All
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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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
- At least sophomore standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills
- Detail-oriented and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
- Good presentation and facilitation skills
- Ability to work effectively on a team and independently
- Fluency in Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing
- Availability to work from March through the end of August
- Availability to work 40–70 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, across all shifts
The J.M. Smucker Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The J.M. Smucker Co. and has not been reviewed or approved by The J.M. Smucker Co..
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as strong, with a company 401(k) match, immediate vesting in some materials, and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These elements contribute to a favorable view of total compensation value.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for all parents and on-site childcare at key locations signal a family-forward approach. Additional supports such as adoption assistance and pet-related leave reinforce this emphasis.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, seasonal compressed schedules, and flexibility options are highlighted across materials. The ability to start with substantial PTO and buy additional time enhances perceived time-off breadth.
The J.M. Smucker Co. Insights
What We Do
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets with products found in 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer and pet parent preferences for food, how it’s purchased and how the companies that make it should operate, we will maintain the important role we play in their lives. This will allow us to continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on all of those who count on us.
