San Miguel Produce Intern

Overview

COMPANY SUMMARY:

 

Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms traces its roots to a produce stand opened by the Grimm brothers in the early 1960s. Grimmway is a global produce leader and one of the largest producers of carrots. Grimmway supplies more than 65 organic, USA-grown crops and brands include Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. Grimmway is committed to bringing fresh, healthy, and safe produce to communities around the world as it invests in, and cares for, the earth’s natural resources and its family of employees. For more information, explore the Grimmway Farms website.

 

JOB TITLE:                           SAN MIGUEL PRODUCE INTERNSHIP 

WORK LOCATION:              OXNARD AREA

REPORTS TO:                      DEPARTMENT MANAGER

 

PURPOSE:The internship position is meant to provide current undergraduate students the opportunity to gain work related experience in their degree field. The position is paid and is typically a ten-to-twelve-week experience in the months of May-August. Requests for college credit are supported.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Job duties will be dependent on individual department needs. Work may require teamwork and independent work. Job duties will provide experience and opportunities to learn how to navigate in a professional organization, provide opportunity to build and leverage problem solving skills, apply educational knowledge, contribute to real business needs, and have an opportunity to develop soft skills in support of professional development. Travel may be required, depending on the department’s needs.

 

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITES AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:FARMING:           Agronomy, Organics, Quality, Food Safety, Innovation.OPERATIONS:    Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Packaging, Purchasing, Transportation & Logistics, Construction & Engineering, Equipment Maintenance.SG&A:                 Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Safety, IT.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Varies by position and may include the ability to frequently move about inside the office, food processing facilities and/or farming fields. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Occasionally, must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day. Ability to work outdoors. Must be able to work in different temperatures which range between 30° F and 110° F. Ability to inspect equipment and product. Must be able to work in a high noise area.

 

STARTING WAGE:    $17.50 - $21.50 (dependent on year in college)

Additional Info

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Qualified to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship needed.
• Actively enrolled full-time college student. Full time status is 12 or more credit hours.
• Must have an undergraduate classification with at least one semester remaining prior to graduation.