Company Description

With approximately 100,000 planted acres in California's San Joaquin Valley, Wonderful Orchards is the world's largest grower of almonds, pistachios and pomegranates. Wonderful Orchards is a part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world through its iconic consumer brands which include Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, POM Wonderful, FIJI Water, Teleflora, and JUSTIN Wine.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and responsible individual for a full time 8-week internship. In this position, you will gain hands on professional experience and learn how the department runs.

This position is located at West Valley in Lost Hills, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of precision harvest equipment and it's components. Learn Fleet inventory, documentations, gps installations. Analyze fleet data, to optimize shop efficiency, and create documents that will assist in troubleshooting during peak harvest season.

Work environment/conditions

• Orchard conditions are extreme, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100 F°.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and safe driving record is required.
• Flexibility to travel between shop sites as needed
• Early/ late work schedule, with extended hours as harvest approaches.

Qualifications

• Must be Wonderful Scholar in junior or senior year of college
• Must be 18 years of age
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work autonomously
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
• Enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with studies focused in Ag mechanics, Engineering, Operations or a related field
• Passion for agriculture industry
• Bil-lingual: English and Spanish
• Pay: $18/hr.

Additional Information

Why chose Wonderful?

Wonderful Nurseries and Wonderful Orchards are part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $5 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Pistachios, FIJI® Water, Wonderful® Halos®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

• We nourish, naturally - We believe that what you put into your body matters. The most nutritious -- and best-tasting -- foods are those from nature.
• We play to win - Our employees set ambitious goals and meet challenges with unified purpose and unmatched energy.
• We act differently - With courage and fearlessness, we are relentless in our quest to inspire healthier. food and beverage choices. As a privately held organization, we have the freedom and the power to make quick and effective decisions.

Wonderful Orchards and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. 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.

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