Farming Internship

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP  

ARVIN, CALIFORNIA 

JOB TITLE:                FARMING INTERNSHIP 

LOCATION:               BAKERSFIELD AREA 

REPORTS TO:           DEPARTMENT MANAGER 

PURPOSE: 

The Farming Internship position is meant to provide current undergrad students an introduction to work through related experiences in their degree interests. The summer internship is a ten-to-twelve-week program in the months of May-August. Internships are paid. Requests for college credit are supported. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Qualified to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship needed.  
• Actively enrolled full-time college student with a relevant degree or concentration.  
• Full time status is 12 or more credit hours.  
• Must have an undergraduate classification.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Job duties will be dependent on individual manager needs.  
• Internship will provide an overview to the Farming Department’s function and basic day to day job responsibilities providing students an exploratory environment in the early stages of their career development.  
• Work may require team and independent tasks.  
• Job duties will provide experience and opportunities to learn how to navigate in a professional organization, build and leverage problem solving skills, apply educational knowledge within their department, and develop soft skills in support of professional development. 
• Operating farming machinery and various equipment/vehicles.  
• Assist with crop monitoring/scouting. 
• Participate in food safety checks. 
• Support seasonal farming operations. 
• Perform manual labor tasks including weed removal, field cleanup, and general crop care

FARMING INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITES AVAILABLE WITHIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The ability to frequently move about inside the office and farming fields as needed. 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. Ability to operate farming equipment.