The J.M. Smucker Co. · 3 months ago
Spring/Summer 2026 Field Operations and Grower Representative Intern - Oxnard, CA
Oxnard, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$20/hr - $24.50/hr
Start in 2026 SpringThe J.M. Smucker Co. is a Fortune 500 company offering an internship opportunity in their operations department. The Field Operations & Grower Representative Intern will coordinate field fruit deliveries, maintain relationships with growers, and assist in various operational tasks to ensure efficient processing of harvested fruit.
ConfectioneryFood and BeverageManufacturing
Responsibilities
Determine daily crate volume by obtaining early morning on-site ranch estimates. Adjusts estimates throughout afternoon re-check of harvesting ranches. Immediately reports any significant volume changes
Obtains, records, and passes information to processing manager and plant manager on probable next day crate volume
Advises the plant manager and QC manager immediately when poor quality (soft, catfacing, contamination, etc.) is evident on any particular grower's ranch
Assures that all crates and pallets are distributed to the growers on an as-needed basis to prevent grower stockpiling
At season's end, assures all crates and pallets are returned to the Oxnard plant yard for storage, inventory, and repair
Obtain pesticide reports from the growers when requested and deliver to the Plant Manager
Maintain proper inventories of crate and pallets at receiving stations. Assures crates and pallets are cleaned properly prior to grower distribution
Works with Oxnard plant supervisor/office personnel on any grower weight tag/ grading sheet discrepancies. Delivers and explains corrected documentation to the growers
Schedule trucking to pick up fruit from the receiving stations for timely delivery to the Oxnard plant
Works with our growers to ensure all of their daily deliveries are made early enough to permit same day processing
Addresses any and all other concerns/problems as directed by the Plant Manager
Works with Oxnard processing manager to establish daily production schedule
Coordinates distribution of raw fruit
Records yield data from experimental varieties and other research plots
Take fruit samples as needed for lab evaluation
Conducts special tests, evaluations, and projects as requested by the QC Manager
Visually observes plant development and records
Inspects daily and audit grower field Good Agricultural Practices monthly using Field Sanitation Check list. Immediately follows up on deficiencies
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Be currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program, Food Science, Logistics or Agri-Business major highly desired
Ability to read, write and speak Spanish required
Available in late March through the end of August
Able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts
Excellent communication skills and leadership skills
Benefits
Unique opportunities to network and interact with company leadership
Customized professional development sessions
Networking events and social outings with fellow interns
Access to a fully equipped fitness center, complete with a basketball court, indoor walking track, and recreational league sports
The Orchard, our gourmet cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunch with seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients
A competitive compensation package, including paid corporate holidays
Employee discounts at our Company Store
A housing stipend for interns relocating for the program
Company
The J.M. Smucker Co.
At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse family of brands available across North America.
Founded in 1988
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rebecca Scheidler
Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Foods
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