Spring/Summer 2026 Human Resources Intern - Oxnard, CA

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: $20/hr. to $24.50/hr.
• Housing allowance (for applicable students)

Application Period:

• Application period closes on January 31st, 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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