• Provides effective customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Answers phone calls and routes inquiries within the Sales group.
• Enters sales orders and verifies shipping information.
• Shares pricing information with customers under the guidance of a Sales Representative.
• Supports the sales team with the accounts receivable process.
• Collaborates on departmental special projects and initiatives.
• Participates in job shadowing opportunities across other departments.
• Handles Driscoll’s confidential and proprietary information appropriately.
• Represents Driscoll’s in an ethical and professional manner when interacting with growers, colleagues, suppliers, customers, and the broader business community.
Candidate Profile***IMPORTANT***
- This is an on‑site, six‑month internship based in Watsonville, CA, ideally running from March/April to September.
- We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university, or you are a recent graduate within the last six months.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt and stay flexible in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Dependable and reliable with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks.
• High attention to detail with strong observation skills.
• Comfortable following structured processes.
• California driver’s license and eligible to be covered under the company-sponsored vehicle insurance program.
Compensation
The following information is provided in good faith as a general description of the salary range and benefits for the position posted. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon experience, skills, education, work location, internal pay equity, and other objective job-related factors.
The hourly range estimated for this internship is: Freshman Junior to recent grad (Bachelor's level within 6 months of graduation): $18-$22
Driscoll'S Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Driscoll'S and has not been reviewed or approved by Driscoll'S.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision, alongside wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program. Company materials emphasize easy access and breadth as part of a formal Total Rewards program.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer match and participation in profit sharing are offered to support long‑term savings. These components complement base pay as part of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, sick time, and personal/family care leave are provided, with parental leave and volunteer time off also referenced. The mix indicates a well‑rounded time‑off framework.
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What We Do
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. With more than 100 years of farming heritage and hundreds of independent growers around the world, Driscoll’s is passionate about growing great tasting berries. Driscoll’s exclusive patented berry varieties are developed through years of research using only natural breeding methods – that means no GMOs. A dedicated team of agronomists, breeders, sensory analysts, plant pathologists and entomologists help grow baby seedlings that are then grown on family farms. Our independent berry growers then work with Mother Nature, using experience and know-how to get the very best out of each strawberry, blueberry, blackberry and raspberry plant. Driscoll’s is serious about yummy berries! Driscoll’s is the trusted brand for Only the Finest Berries ™.
