Paid Production Internship - Hands-on Ops & CI Experience

Grimmway Produce Group; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP in California is offering a Production Internship in the Bakersfield area. The paid 10–12 week summer program provides hands-on experience in daily production activities, CI projects, and QA documentation within a fresh produce environment.

Interns gain exposure to multiple production functions, collect and analyze data, and present findings at the program's conclusion. Housing and college-credit options may be available as part of the Student Programs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate program in related fields.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interest in production operations, food manufacturing, or process improvement.
• Basic understanding of production principles through coursework or experience.
• Able to work in office and production environments with PPE and safety requirements.
• Able to collect, organize, analyze, and document production data.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to assigned locations and valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day production activities and department projects.
• Gain exposure to functions involved in fresh produce production and processing.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data and metrics for efficiency.
• Support CI audits by documenting observations and findings.
• Review QA documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide backup admin support to the Production team (data entry, reporting).
• Observe workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency and consistency.
• Maintain production reports, procedures, and records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand interdependencies.
• Participate in floor observations and operational activities to learn equipment and staffing.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

PPE and safety awareness

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Undergraduate/Graduate program in Operations Management

Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Agricultural Business

Food Science

Supply Chain

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP in California is offering a Production Internship in the Bakersfield area. The paid 10–12 week summer program provides hands-on experience in daily production activities, CI projects, and QA documentation within a fresh produce environment.

Interns gain exposure to multiple production functions, collect and analyze data, and present findings at the program's conclusion. Housing and college-credit options may be available as part of the Student Programs.