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Operations roles in the United States are available to exchange visitors through the J-1 Trainee and Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a designated sponsor organization for DS-2019 sponsorship is the first step toward a placement.
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Get Access To All JobsYour Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern
As an intern within Operations, 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.
Location: Scottsville, KY
Work Arrangements: On-site, 100% in-person expectation
In this role you will:
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Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
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Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources
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Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
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Manage projects holistically from scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning, and verification
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Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initiatives
What we are looking for:
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A rising junior or senior standing in school with requisite educational experience in engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Industrial engineering is preferred.
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A well-rounded skill set including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
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Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures
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A passion to help in our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey – working toward a thriving community where everyone feels mutual respect, a sense of belonging and can express their whole selves
Application Period:
- Application period closes on November 1st, 2025
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:
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Learn: Unlock your potential in a collaborative and supportive environment where you are treated like a true peer and challenged to be your best.
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Grow: Benefit from hands-on training with a dedicated mentor and connect with peers and leaders throughout the company.
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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:
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Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
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Customized professional development sessions
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Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
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Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
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The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
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A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
Compensation range: $22 - $27/hr
Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship -
Employee discounts at our Company Store
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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.
We are 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.
Your Opportunity as an Operations Engineering Intern
As an intern within Operations, 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.
Location: Scottsville, KY
Work Arrangements: On-site, 100% in-person expectation
In this role you will:
-
Work closely with manufacturing technicians on the plant floor to develop process improvement areas and understand manufacturing processes
-
Coordinate activities of contractors, hourly technicians, and other resources
-
Prepare standard reports and documentation to communicate results
-
Manage projects holistically from scope development, capital appropriation, implementation, commissioning, and verification
-
Collect, analyze, and utilize data to execute improvements while interfacing with salaried employees and technicians to deliver effective initiatives
What we are looking for:
-
A rising junior or senior standing in school with 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
-
Must be able to work in both an office and plant environment and comply with all safety procedures
-
A passion to help in our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity journey – working toward a thriving community where everyone feels mutual respect, a sense of belonging and can express their whole selves
Application Period:
- Application period closes on November 1st, 2025
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
Compensation range: $22 - $27/hr
Actual hourly rate is determined based upon the year of college that will be completed at the start of the internship -
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.
We are 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Operations
Document your operations competencies precisely
Designated sponsors require a detailed training plan tied to your field of study or prior work. Map your operations skills, such as supply chain coordination, process improvement, or logistics management, to specific learning objectives before you approach any host employer.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program or graduated within the past 12 months, you qualify for the J-1 Intern category. Post-graduation professionals with at least one year of relevant operations experience apply under the Trainee category, which carries different program duration limits.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned operations roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employer listings specifically for operations positions at organizations with a track record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors. Targeting employers already familiar with the DS-2019 process shortens your timeline significantly.
Verify wage compliance before accepting an offer
Your host employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for your operations role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable rate before your training plan is finalized, so you can flag any gap before the designated sponsor reviews your application.
Confirm the host employer's DS-2019 coordination capacity
Not every company has worked with a designated J-1 sponsor organization before. During negotiations, ask directly whether the employer has coordinated with organizations like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. An unfamiliar host can create delays when the sponsor requests facility agreements and insurance verification.
Plan around the two-year home residency requirement
Some J-1 Trainee participants are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their program ends, which bars immediate H-1B or green card sponsorship. Check your J-1 DS-2019 and passport visa foil carefully, and confirm your status with USCIS before making long-term career commitments in the U.S.
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Find Operations JobsOperations J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits an operations role?
Current students and recent graduates within 12 months of completing a degree apply under the J-1 Intern category for operations placements. Professionals with at least one year of post-degree operations experience qualify under the J-1 Trainee category. The Trainee category allows placements up to 18 months and is the more common path for working professionals entering supply chain, logistics, or process management roles.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an operations placement?
The J-1 visa sponsor is always a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or CIEE, not the hiring company itself. The employer serves as the host organization and works with the designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 form. You cannot obtain J-1 status directly through an employer the way you would with an H-1B petition.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 operations trainees?
Migrate Mate lets you search U.S. operations roles filtered by employers with J-1 sponsorship experience. Identifying hosts that have coordinated with designated sponsor organizations before is the fastest path to a placement, since those employers already understand the DS-2019 process, the required training plan documentation, and the insurance obligations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect operations trainees?
It can. The two-year home residency requirement applies to J-1 participants who received government funding, whose home country lists the skill as needed, or who came from a country that has designated the occupation. If it applies to you, you must return to your home country for two years before switching to H-1B or pursuing a green card, unless you obtain a waiver. Review your DS-2019 and visa stamp carefully.
What documentation does a designated sponsor require for an operations training plan?
Designated sponsor organizations require a structured training plan, often called a T-PLUS or equivalent form, that outlines the specific operations skills you will develop, the supervision method, and weekly hour distributions across tasks. Vague plans citing general business exposure are routinely rejected. Your plan should reference concrete operations functions, such as inventory control, vendor coordination, or process workflow analysis, tied to your prior academic or professional background.
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