Intern

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Manager
• Travel Requirement: None
• FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
• Shift: 1st Shift
• Employment Category: Full-Time

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE.

Established in 2023, New Carrot Company, operating under the name Bolthouse Fresh Foods, is headquartered in the California Central Valley community of Bakersfield. Specializing in carrot production, the company caters to both retail and food service operations and is renowned for its Bolthouse Farms brand, widely distributed in major retailers across the United States and Canada.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a subsidiary of Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm with a specialty in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

The Ag operations Intern will help the entire Ag operations team while providing the opportunity for a student to learn what goes into growing the perfect carrot. This role will serve as the day-to-day administrative and tactical duties. Ag operation team members will collaborate and develop weekly schedules for the Intern so both parties time is used most efficiently.

• Drive to producer fields throughout California (Avenal, Cuyama, Lancaster and Salinas) for sample collectionCollect samples and record data for research trials
• Grade and sort carrots according to factors such as color, length, width, appearance, feel and quality to ensure correct processing and usage
• Attend weekly staff meetings and report progress
• Provide data entry assistance
• Communicate with Managers to provide information and help with ongoing projects across all the farming operation
• Assist with other farming projects, such as research work
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and work as a team player
• Ability to be ready and willing to work in a fast-paced always-changing environment
• Basic computer skills and be familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Detailed oriented, excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills
• Work well with little supervision and instruction
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled in an Agriculture major
• Knowledge of Conventional and Organic Farming practices, including weed, insect and disease management methods preferred
• Valid California Driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Environmental exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions
• Ability to walk over uneven surfaces
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we recognize that certain “non-essential worker” personnel may at times store consumer-facing materials (including, but not limited to, EADs, coupons, promotional materials, etc.) offsite from Company locations, such as at associates’ homes or in vehicles. All such consumer-facing materials must be maintained in a smoke-free and secure workplace environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization. We strive for inclusiveness and a workplace where mutual respect is paramount. We encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or veteran status. We will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as need, to assist them in performing essential job functions.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Farms and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: bolthousefreshtalentacquisition@bolthouse.com for additional support and guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Farms does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Farms is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

1st shift (7:00AM- 4:30PM)