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Location: New York 

Reports To: Production Manager / VP of Production and Sourcing 

Department: Production and Sourcing 

Duration: 10 weeks (June 15 – August 31, 2026) 

Schedule: 32 hours/week (9am–5pm, Monday–Thursday) 

Job Overview 

The Production Intern will support the Production & Sourcing team during our peak production season. This is a hands-on role providing exposure to global apparel manufacturing, vendor management, and supply chain operations at a fast-growing sportswear brand. The ideal candidate will gain practical experience in production coordination, quality assurance, and cross-functional collaboration while contributing to critical production deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Assist Production team with purchase order tracking, WIP updates, and production status reporting. 
• Communicate daily with internal and external partners regarding sample development, production timelines, and delivery information. 
• Support real-time coordination of strike-off and samples, requiring detailed documentation. 
• Coordinate proto and fit sample arrivals, ensuring accurate documenting.  
• Assist with incoming and outgoing parcels and check in production samples as they are delivered 
• Help with sample measuring.  
• Help organize and maintain the production fit area and sample closet. 
• Maintain and organize costing records and style information documentation when needed. 
• Support HTS code assignments and compliance documentation for customs and country of origin requirements.  
• Assist with creating and formatting Excel charts, linesheets, and production reports.  
• Assist Studio Manager and Production Coordinator in arranging shipments to factories 
• Prepare and communicate agendas for cross-functional team meetings and attend as needed. 
• Perform other duties as required to support production team during peak season. 

Who You Are 

• Undergraduate Junior or Senior or graduate with a degree in: Fashion Design, Management, Production, or Technical Design. 
• Available Monday – Thursday 9-5.  
• Extremely detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities and ability to manage multiple priorities. 
• Proactive and self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with international partners across time zones 
• Genuine interest in sportswear, fashion, or apparel manufacturing industry 
• Positive attitude, self- starter.  
• Prior internship or work experience in fashion, retail, or operations is a plus but not required 

Compensation 

$20/hour 

This position is based in New York and requires in-office attendance Monday through Thursday.  

Program Dates

May 19th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

If you are a student who is pursuing an education in Supply Chain Management, Food Engineering, Quality Assurance, Quality Control Management, or other related fields, these internship opportunities may be a great fit for you! Wakefern prides itself in being the industry leader in Logistics and Distribution. Our organization currently services over 400+ retail stores throughout the northeast. The Logistics Infrastructure includes 9 warehouses in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, housing 4 million square feet of warehouse space. Wakefern’s fleet of over 2000 trailers ship approximately 1.4 million cases daily while traveling 52,000,000 miles per year! This sophisticated operation utilizes state of the art technology to meet the needs of our more than 8 million customers.

Quality Assurance: Product Inspector (Produce) track:

This internship goes beyond a typical desk job, you’ll be immersed in the core of our supply chain operations. The QA (Produce) Intern plays a hands-on role in inspecting fresh produce and other perishable items to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with Wakefern standards. This position involves physically examining inbound deliveries for grade, freshness, proper labeling, and packaging integrity, as well as monitoring temperatures and verifying weights and counts. Interns will gain first-hand experience with Wakefern’s Food Safety and Quality Practices, USDA and FDA guidelines. Interns will be learning leadership skills mentored by supervisors to understand all skills required in a Quality Assurance Product Inspection department.

What you will do

• Work in a refrigerated warehouse environment.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries to ensure the purchased goods conform to all established product specifications, standards, and grade requirements.
• Performs random organoleptic inspections of inbound goods to assure the quality, grade, and wholesomeness of the product.
• Inspects all inbound deliveries for cleanliness and soundness of the transportation vehicle and the absence of cross contamination.
• Monitors product temperatures by means of physical probing of goods and observation of time and temperature recording devices.
• Verifies the weights and counts of received goods.
• Examines all packaging for proper labeling and enforces all packaging and labeling requirements of the FDA, USDA, and USDC.
• Monitors products in inventory and storage for quality and safety.
• Performs daily sanitation inspections of all applicable facilities and warehouses.
• Gathers and organizes all records and documentation to comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Monitors all control points, critical control points, and quality control points for each of the food safety and food quality plans for the applicable perishable food facilities.
• Physical demands include the ability to bend, stretch, extend, tug and pull based on inspection of various products, Ability to work in cold temperatures as low as 33 °F.
• 5 days on site - no remote work.
• Wear OSHA-Compliant Steel Toe or Composite Safety Boots when in the warehouse is required.
• Bilingual Spanish / English is a plus, but not required.
• Provide coverage for the Shift Supervisors, working any 5 of the 7-days, including weekends, holidays, vacations, and peak volume periods. Interns work 40 hours per week.
• Various projects as assigned.
• Interns will be based out of one of the following warehouse locations and may work one of the following shifts:

Locations/Shifts

Northern Perishables – Elizabeth, NJ

6:00am-2:30pm

Produce Facility – Newark, NJ

6:00am-2:30pm

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $18.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

Program Dates

May 19th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

The responsibilities of the intern encompasses the protection of assets for Wakefern Food Corp. and any affiliation such as a 3rd party warehouse, vendors, contractors and all associates conducting business for or with the company. This includes but is not limited to accidents and injuries, violence in the workplace issues, fire protection, crisis management, loss of product through theft, grazing or damage from any means.

What you will do

• Monitors the guard force to ensure the enforcement of divisional and corporate policies and procedures are maintained.
• Responds to all alarm activations and determines the cause and proper approach to the re-setting of the alarm.
• Oversees the daily operation of the CCTV operator and ensures all data entry and reports are kept in accordance with divisional policy.
• Responsible for the issuing of all trailer seals for store deliveries, back-hauls and shuttles from the various warehouse facilities, all gate and tractor trailer release passes, as well as time stamps and receiving stickers.
• Maintains that all Asset Protection emergency equipment is kept in a state of preparedness to meet any given situation.
• Coordinates visitor protocol all Wakefern Divisions and facilities.
• Has the responsibility to familiarize themselves with the shipping and receiving procedures with all product divisions, also completing receiving and seal audits as needed.
• Responsible for Access Control and the issuing of the access cards and maintaining the integrity of the access control platform.
• Oversees the work performance of Asset Protection vendors, i.e., alarm, guard and camera companies, and maintains proper records.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service, confidentiality and have the ability to interface with all levels of Wakefern / ShopRite Associates.

Relevant Course Work

• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security
• Emergency Management

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Wakefern Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Returning Wakefern Interns will be paid at $18.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

• Under limited supervision, fabricate, repair, and improve tools, jigs, fixtures, simple molds, gauges, and dies to the tolerances required for manufacturing processes.
• Work from engineering drawings, sketches, prototypes, and design documents to manufacture dies, fixtures, jigs, and tooling, applying knowledge of materials, machining methods, assembly processes, and mathematics.
• Maintain tooling, fixtures, materials, and CNC programs in an organized and systematic manner to ensure proper process execution.
• Machine precision components by measuring, marking, and scribing stock; setting up and operating lathes, mills, drills, grinders, EDM, and CNC equipment when required.
• Inspect and verify component accuracy using micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, and other precision instruments.
• Assemble and fit dies by shaping, smoothing, and aligning components; secure assemblies with bolts, dowels, and fasteners; connect wiring or hydraulic lines as required.
• Reverse-engineer existing dies, fixtures, and tooling components to reproduce, modify, or improve designs where documentation is limited or unavailable.
• Provide feedback and suggestions on design improvements to enhance manufacturability, performance, and durability.
• Manage multiple tooling projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet production and quality requirements.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and machines; follow manufacturer guidelines; coordinate repairs to minimize downtime.
• Maintain adequate supply levels by monitoring usage, forecasting needs, and coordinating material orders.
• Document tooling changes, repairs, and maintenance records to support workflow continuity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and support lean manufacturing practices.
• Train and mentor apprentices or junior machinists in safe toolmaking practices and precision machining skills.
• Ensure work areas are organized, clean, and hazard-free; promote 5S practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Proficient with mechanical inspection tools, controls, and instrumentation
• Manufacturing and machining experience (manual and CNC)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings, including GD&T
• Experience maintaining and changing tools
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills
• Effective teamwork and communication abilities
  
  

• Hands-on experience in tool and die build, fitting, and maintenance
• Expertise in reverse engineering methods for dies, fixtures, and tooling
• Experience with CAD/CAM software
• CNC machining experience, including G-code programming and troubleshooting
• Experience determining CNC offsets and making adjustments
• Ability to interpret work orders and enter data into a manufacturing database (ERP)
• Familiarity with GD&T standards
• Lean manufacturing and 5S knowledge
  
  

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
• Previous Tool Room experience
  
  

• Vocational/Technical degree in machining, toolmaking, or related field
• 5+ years of CNC machining experience
• 5+ years of Tool Room experience
• 5+ years of manual machining experience
• Lean manufacturing experience