Intern, Field Operations & Grower Representative
LOCATIONOxnard, CA
Compensation:
Pay range $19/hr. to $24/hr.
Housing allowance (for applicable students)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following although other duties may be assigned:
- Works closely with processing manager to assure coordination of field fruit deliveries.
- 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.
- Works with growers to get harvested freezer fruit delivered to the processing plant and/or receiving station as quickly as possible.
- Ensures proper contact and relationships with the growers.
- 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.
- Takes 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be enrolled in a 4-year degree program, Food Science, Logistics or Agri-Business major highly desired
- Ability to read, write and speak Spanish
- Available April through the end of August
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
- Able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts.
- Excellent communication skills and leadership skills.
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