Shipping Internship Summer 2027 - Cal-Organic

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

Job summary

Grimmway Produce Group in the Bakersfield area is offering a paid Shipping Internship CAL-Organic for students pursuing related fields. You will support daily shipping operations, assist with shipment coordination, and analyze operational data to identify improvements.

The 10-12 week summer program runs May–August, with potential college credit and exposure to AI-assisted tools across cross-functional teams and real-world shipping environments.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Agricultural Business.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Interest or exposure to AI tools, automation, programming, data analytics, or technology-based process improvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Shipping operations and department projects.
• Monitor shipment activity, schedules, documentation, and information for timely product movement.
• Collect, organize, and analyze shipping data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain accurate shipping records, reports, and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and shipment visibility.
• Assist with researching or testing AI-assisted tools for Shipping processes.
• Document current processes and evaluate automation opportunities.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Supply Chain / Analytics degree

Job description

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