Shipping Internship Summer 2027 - Cal-Organic

Grimmway Produce Group; California; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid internship

Résumé du poste

Grimmway Produce Group invites talented students for a Shipping Internship in the Bakersfield area, with hands-on experience across shipping operations, data analysis, and process improvements. The paid 10–12 week program runs May–August and may offer college credit support.

Interns work under the Department Manager, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to AI-assisted tools and reporting. Starting wage ranges reflect college standing and location.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate, postgraduate, or graduate degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Logistics).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interest in shipping, distribution, supply chain, operations, and process improvement.
• Interest in or exposure to AI tools, automation, data analytics, or technology-based process improvement.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, shipping, transportation, or business operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with operational data and spreadsheets to organize information and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an office and operational setting.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) and a valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Support day-to-day Shipping operations and projects.
• Monitor shipment activity, schedules, documentation, and data for on-time product movement.
• Collect, organize, and analyze shipping data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate shipping records, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Shipping team to improve workflows, accuracy, and shipment visibility.
• Assist with researching and testing AI-assisted tools for shipping processes.
• Document current processes and evaluate where automation/AI could reduce manual work.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and process documentation.
• Gain exposure to shipping facilities, product movement, transportation requirements, and systems.
• Contribute to a department-specific project, including potential AI-enabled solutions.
• Participate in Student Programs-sponsored professional development and intern events.
• Serve as site representative for Back-to-School Drive.

Formation

Related field degree programs

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Description du poste

GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP

ARVIN, CALIFORNIA

JOB TITLE: SHIPPING INTERNSHIP - CAL-ORGANIC

LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD AREA

REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT MANAGER

PURPOSE

The Shipping Internship is designed to provide undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with meaningful, hands-on experience supporting shipping and distribution operations. Interns will gain exposure to day-to-day shipping activities, shipment coordination, operational data, process improvement, and emerging technologies, including opportunities to explore how artificial intelligence can improve shipping processes and efficiency. The paid summer internship typically runs 10-12 weeks between May and August, with support available for students seeking college credit.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Agricultural Business, or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
• Interest in shipping, distribution, supply chain, operations, process improvement, automation, artificial intelligence, or the fresh produce/agriculture industry.
• Interest in or exposure to AI tools, automation, programming, data analytics, or technology-based process improvement preferred.
• Basic understanding of supply chain, shipping, transportation, or business operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working with operational data and spreadsheets to organize information, identify trends, and assist with reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an office and operational environment.
• Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) and company facilities as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
• Ability to participate in the 10-12 week summer internship program, including Student Programs-sponsored professional development activities and intern events.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support day-to-day Shipping operations and department projects while gaining exposure to the movement of finished products from Grimmway facilities to customers.
• Assist with monitoring shipment activity, schedules, documentation, and other information needed to support timely and accurate product movement.
• Collect, organize, and analyze shipping and operational data to identify trends, exceptions, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with maintaining accurate shipping records, reports, and documentation.
• Work with Shipping team members to understand current workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, communication, and shipment visibility.
• Support the research, development, or testing of AI-assisted tools and solutions that may improve Shipping processes, reporting, tracking, communication, or operational decision-making.
• Assist with documenting current processes and evaluating opportunities where automation or AI could reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Shipping, Logistics, Sales, Production, Warehouse, Information Technology, and other cross-functional teams as needed to support product movement and customer requirements.
• Assist with preparing reports, spreadsheets, presentations, process documentation, and other materials related to Shipping operations and improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to shipping facilities, operational workflows, product movement, transportation requirements, and the systems used to support Shipping activities.
• Apply knowledge gained throughout the internship to a meaningful department-specific project, which may include developing or evaluating an AI-assisted solution for a Shipping business need, with the opportunity to present findings, results, or recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Participate in Student Programs-sponsored professional development and intern events throughout the summer internship.
• Serve as a site representative for the annual Back-to-School Drive, supporting coordination and employee participation efforts.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

STARTING WAGE: $18.25 - $22.75 (dependent on college standing)

TENTATIVE START DATE: MAY 2027