Wonderful Scholar Summer Internship, Engineering

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds; Lost Hills (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is offering an internship opportunity based in Lost Hills, CA, focusing on process improvement within the department. Interns will engage in hands-on tasks such as preparing layouts, coordinating with teams, and implementing efficiency improvements. Candidates must be Wonderful Scholars, 18 years or older, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Pay is between $19.00 and $20.00 per hour during the 6-to-10-week program.

Qualifications

• Must be a Wonderful Scholar enrolled in the College Success program.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prepared to work in a manufacturing environment characterized by varying temperatures and loud machinery.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving skills.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment.
• Collaborate with team members to implement and test process improvements.
• Track and report key performance indicators.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Data collection and analysis

Excellent communication

Adaptability

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary: This internship is designed to provide hands‑on experience and contribute to a key project focused on process improvement within the department. This position will be based onsite at Wonderful Pistachios and Almonds located in Lost Hills, CA. This summer internship is a 6‑to‑10‑week program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in problem‑solving skills.
• Prepare layouts, drawings, or sketches of machinery or equipment, such as shop tooling, scale layouts, or new equipment design, using drafting equipment or computer‑aided design (CAD) software.
• Prepare portions of capital projects including project scope and budgeting.
• Produce details of specifications and outline designs.
• Work with the Operations Team, coordinating with Production Control and Packaging Reliability.
• Collaborate with team members to validate and refine procedures.
• Work on a designated project aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with team members to implement and test process improvements.
• Track and report key performance indicators related to the processes.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a secure working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be a Wonderful Scholar enrolled in the College Success program.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work flexible schedules.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepared to work in a manufacturing environment characterized by varying temperatures (hot or cold) and loud machinery.

Additional Information

Preferred bilingual in English and Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.