Farming Shop Internship - Edinburg, United States - Wonderful Citrus

Description

Job Description

Wonderful Citrus is America's largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests more than 58,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, with our consumer brands most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brands of Wonderful Halos mandarins and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red grapefruit.

Overview:

Our Farming internship offers a substantive, hands-on experience for students to be able to contribute to Wonderful Citrus' farming division. Our intern will be trained and directly mentored by a skilled team with years of experience and knowledge to share. Our intern will also have the opportunity to visit, learn, and become involved in several of our Farming departments, including Farm Management, Research and Development, Nursery operations, and Pest Control Application operations.

Here's what you'll do:

• Assisting shop supervisor with daily tasks and projects
• Aid technicians with repairs and maintenance tasks on vehicles, tractors, and pumps, including but not limited to oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures for various repair and maintenance tasks under the supervision of experienced technicians
• Help maintain tools and equipment by cleaning, organizing, and returning them to their proper storage locations after use
• Work collaboratively with other interns, technicians, and shop staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of tasks
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines at all times to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others

Here's what you'll bring to the table:

• Must currently be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop Science or related studies required
• Must be at least in his or her Junior year/Junior academic standing
• Computer proficient in Excel, Access, Word, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are a must
• Demonstrate interest in Farming/Pest Control Operations
• High attention to detail

Why Choose Wonderful?

Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $6 billion global company dedicated to harvesting health and happiness around the world. Its iconic brands include FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN and Lewis Cellars wines. The Wonderful Company's connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit , or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company's corporate social responsibility impact, visit

Wonderful Citrus and The Wonderful Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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