Spring 2025 Internship

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:                          SPRING 2025 INTERNSHIP

WORK LOCATION:               BAKERSFIELD AREA

REPORTS TO:                      DEPARTMENT MANAGER

COMPENSATION:                $17.00 - $21.50 / HOUR (depending on year in college)

PURPOSE:

An internship at Grimmway Farms is meant to provide a current college student an opportunity to gain work related experience in their degree field of study. A spring internship runs during the months of January - May in unison with the spring semester. With classes being in session, internship work hours can vary based on a student’s class schedule. Internships are paid. 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:           General, Agronomy, Organics, Quality, Food Safety, Innovation.
OPERATIONS:    General, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Packaging, Purchasing, Transportation and Logistics, Construction and  Engineering, Equipment Maintenance.
GENERAL:          Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, Safety, IT, Corporate Communication.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Varies by position and may include the following: 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.

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. Applicants who have successfully completed one full semester or two quarters and with at least one semester or quarter remaining prior to graduation will be considered.