The J. M. Smucker Company
Intern, Field Operations and Grower Representative
Oxnard, CA
Oct 8, 2024
Full-time
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TITLE

Intern, Field Operations & Grower Representative

LOCATION

Oxnard, CA

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Include 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.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

  • Be enrolled in a 4-year degree program, Food Science, Logistics or Agri-Business major highly desired

Other

  • Available in early April through the end of August.
  • Able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts.
  • Excellent communication skills and leadership skills.
  • Ability to read, write and speak Spanish highly desired

Compensation:

Pay range $19/hr. to $24/hr.

Housing allowance (for applicable students)

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