Summer Internship, Presort

Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated and responsible intern for a full-time 8-week summer internship. In this position, you will gain hands-on experience under the guidance of our talented professionals.

Are you looking for real-world experience in manufacturing and operations? Our internship gives you a hands-on look at how businesses run—covering budgets, labor analysis, efficiency improvements, and planning. You'll work with experienced professionals, solve real problems, and help make operations run smoother. If you’re curious about how things work and want to build valuable skills for your future, this is the perfect opportunity

This position will be based on-site at Wonderful Citrus located in Delano, CA. This schedule for this internship is 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. Days of the week and work hours may change due to business needs.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Partner with peers and leadership to learn S&OP
• Learn about the latest technology in citrus production
• Lead and deliver an operations improvement project
• Learn the fundamental of continuous improvement
• Update and develop departmental standard operation procedures
• Provide general administrative support to the operations team

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma and currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, or related
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of beginner proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed and able to work autonomously
• Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas

Pay Rate: $18.50 per hour.

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• On-site Café – Convenient dining with fresh meal options 
• On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
• Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!   
• Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network.
• May include discretionary housing assistance.

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. 

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

Wonderful Citrus 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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