Summer Internship, Farming Environmental Health & Safety

The Wonderful Company

Posted about 18 hours ago

Internship

McFarland, California

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will assist with safety project work, including data entry into the Enablon database and conducting field inspections. They will also support supervisors with safety training, accident investigations, and tailgate meetings.

Wonderful Citrus is looking for a motivated student for a full-time summer internship in Farming Environmental Health & Safety! This role requires candidates to be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program focused on Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Compliance, or a related field, and possess strong communication and computer skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Safety form development

Enablon safety database

First aid kit inspection

Fire extinguisher inspection

Critical behavior observations

Site inspections

Safety training curriculum development

Accident investigation

Employee coaching

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Job Description

Company Description

Wonderful Citrus is North America’s leading integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementines/mandarins, navel and Valencia oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus farms more than 74,000 acres of fresh citrus and has supplier relationships around the world 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 the globe under our flagship consumer brands, Wonderful Halos Mandarins, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, and Wonderful Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit.

Job Description

Overview: 

We are seeking a motivated and responsible Wonderful Scholar for full time internship. In this position, you will gain hands on professional experience and learn how the department runs.

Here's what you'll do: 

Safety Project work includes:

  • Safety Form Development - take existing safety forms and enter into the Enablon Safety Database.
  • Enter events into Enablon
  • Perform first aid kit and fire extinguisher inspections.
  • Conduct Critical Behavior Observations in the field.
  • Assist farming, nursery, and shop supervisors with their monthly tailgates delivery.
  • Assist the EHS Supervisor with site inspections.
  • Support additional safety project needs.
  • Learn about all components of a safety program including: safety training curriculum development, accident investigation, employee coaching, SIF PDCAs, and facility/jobsite inspections.

Work environment/conditions: Combination office/field work; Orchard conditions are extreme, with summer temperatures regularly exceeding 100 F°. Some night work is expected to support our spray operations.

Qualifications

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

  • Enrolled in accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program with studies focused on Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Compliance, Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Technology, or related field
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-directed and able to work autonomously.
  • Energetic and able to tackle new projects and ideas.
  • Ability to write and present reports as requested.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Computer Proficient in Word, and Excel, and use of the internet.
  • CA Valid Driver’s License.

Pay Rate: $18.50 an hour.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

  • On-site Café – Convenient dining with fresh meal options 
  • On-Site Gym – Stay active and healthy with access to our fully equipped fitness center
  • Exclusive Product Discounts – Enjoy special savings on our products as part of our team!   
  • Growth & Career Advancement – Opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
  • Professional Mentorship – Learn from experienced professionals and grow your network.
  • May include discretionary housing assistance.

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 wonderful.com, or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedInFacebook, and Instagram. To learn more about the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com

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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The Wonderful Company

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is the world’s largest vertically integrated pistachio and almond grower and processor. Located in California’s fertile San Joaquin Valley, our operation delivers more than 350 million pounds of nuts globally each year. Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds supplies both industrial and retail customers, offering high-quality, consistent supply and adherence to rigorous food safety standards. Our nuts can be found in stores nationwide under the flagship retail brands of Wonderful® Pistachios and Wonderful® Almonds. Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is part of The Wonderful Company, a privately held $4.6 billion company, which also has other No. 1 brands such as Wonderful® Halos®, FIJI® Water, POM Wonderful®, JUSTIN® Wine, and Teleflora®. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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