Overview
GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP
ARVIN, CALIFORNIA
JOB TITLE: LOGISTICS INTERNSHIP
LOCATION: BAKERSFIELD AREA
REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT MANAGER
PURPOSE:
The Logistics Internship is designed to provide undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with meaningful, hands-on experience supporting transportation and logistics operations. Interns will gain exposure to managed customer loads, shipment tracking and tracing, transportation data, operational processes, and emerging technologies, with a primary project focused on exploring and developing an AI-assisted solution to improve tracking and tracing of managed loads to customers. The paid summer internship typically runs 10-12 weeks between May and August, with support available for students seeking college credit.
Additional Info
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Agricultural Business, or a related field.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
- Interest in logistics, transportation, supply chain, artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics, process improvement, or technology-enabled business solutions.
- Experience or academic exposure to artificial intelligence, automation, programming, data analytics, or AI-assisted application development preferred.
- Interest in applying AI and technology to a real-world business and logistics problem.
- Basic understanding of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or business operations preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to work with data, identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and translate business needs into potential technology solutions.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both operational and technical teams.
- Ability to learn new systems and technologies and adapt to changing project requirements.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
- Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) and company facilities as required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
- Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment screening consistent with applicable state and federal law.
- Ability to participate in the 10-12 week summer internship program, including Student Programs-sponsored professional development activities and intern events.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support day-to-day Logistics activities and department projects related to transportation, managed loads, and customer deliveries.
- Assist with tracking and tracing managed loads to customers, identifying shipment status, delays, exceptions, and other transportation-related information.
- Support the development, testing, and evaluation of an AI-assisted tracking and tracing solution designed to improve visibility of managed customer loads.
- Work with Logistics team members to understand the current tracking and tracing process, identify manual steps or information gaps, and determine opportunities for AI and automation.
- Collect, organize, validate, and analyze transportation and shipment data needed to support the AI-assisted tracking and tracing project.
- Research available AI capabilities, automation opportunities, and technology solutions that could improve shipment visibility, exception identification, communication, or operational efficiency.
- Assist with documenting business requirements, workflows, processes, and potential use cases for the proposed AI-assisted solution.
- Participate in testing and evaluating potential solutions and document findings, challenges, recommendations, and opportunities for future implementation.
- Monitor logistics and transportation data to identify trends, recurring issues, and opportunities to improve service and efficiency.
- Assist with reports, dashboards, spreadsheets, presentations, and other materials used to communicate logistics performance and project findings.
- Collaborate with Logistics, Shipping, Sales, Information Technology, and other cross-functional teams to understand transportation needs and support customer service.
- Gain exposure to transportation planning, carrier coordination, shipment visibility, customer delivery requirements, and other components of fresh produce logistics.
- Apply knowledge gained throughout the internship to the AI-assisted managed-load tracking and tracing project, with the opportunity to present the completed project, findings, and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
- Participate in Student Programs-sponsored professional development and intern events throughout the summer internship.
- Serve as a site representative for the annual Back-to-School Drive, supporting coordination and employee participation efforts.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
STARTING WAGE: $18.25 - $22.75 (dependent on college standing)
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TENTATIVE START DATE: MAY 2027