Fleet Internship, Wonderful Orchards

Company: Wonderful Orchards
Location: Shafter
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

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. 35 years strong, and still growing! 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

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and responsible college student in the related field for 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 Eastside in Shafter, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop an understanding of precision harvest equipment and use of Avery Scales systems. Learn Fleet inventory, documentations, gps installations. Analyze fleet data, specifically fleet meter data and asset works.

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
  
  Qualifications
  
  Requirements and Qualifications
  
  
  • 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
  • COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption
  • Enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with studies focused in Ag mechanics, Engineering, Operations or a related field
  • Passion for agriculture industry
    
    Additional Information
    
    Perks
    
    
    • Be on the forefront of a growing business!
    • Competitive benefits packing including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k and bonus opportunity
    • Continued training and generous Education Reimbursement Program
    • Paid Sick, Vacation, Personal Hours and holiday time
    • Wonderful Giving (www.wonderfulgiving.com) -- allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
      
      Why choose Wonderful?
      
      The Wonderful Company is a successful, entrepreneurial, privately held company with healthy, iconic, authentic brands, and ethical, creative, innovative business practices. We are passionate about sustainability, social responsibility, philanthropy, and wellness -- for our employees, their communities, and consumers around the world.
      
      
      • We are harvesting a better world - We use the power of business to make the world a better place.
      • 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.
        
        To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and core values, visit www.wonderful.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
        
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