Intern-Cooler Operations

Title: Cooler Operations Intern - Logistics & Supply Chain
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Status: Non-Exempt
Days/Shifts: M-F, 5am-2pm
Location: Salinas, CA
Reports to: Sr. Manager Cooler Ops

GENERAL DISCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Cooler Operations Intern will collect and analyze data to assist with development of a Drop Trailer Program at our refrigerated distribution warehouse (Cooler). The intern will collaborate with the raw materials sourcing team and operations staff at our production facility (Plant) to develop more efficient transportation schedules between the fields, Cooler and Plant while maximizing utilization of shipping weight capacities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION:
• Learn current shipping and transportation processes between the fields, Cooler, and Plant

• Collect data related to raw materials arrival timing
• Analyze current transportation timing data to assess whether projected timing data was accurate
• Develop a proposed Drop Trailer Program schedule
• Create SOPs to help implement program
• Develop metrics to measure success of the program
• Create and deliver a final presentation to the executive team
• Other duties as assigned

INTERNSHIP DETAILS:

• Summer 2026, 12-week internship
• 100% onsite (not a remote internship)
• Pay Rate: $20 - $22 per hour
• No relocation or housing assistance provided

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• An Intermediate to Advanced skill level with Excel and statistical analysis skills required
• Strong attention to detail and data management experience preferred
• Solid analytical and critical thinking skills strongly preferred
• Strong organizational, computer, and communication skills preferred
• Bilingual, Spanish/English is preferred
• Experience with forecasting software is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and use of reliable personal transportation is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear.
• Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, lift up to 25 pounds, identify and distinguish colors, and work in a cold environment.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in various weather conditions

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 40-hour workweek, no overtime expected.
• 5am-2pm most days , may need to work weekends, or later shifts on occasion.
• 12-week internship
• Using a company vehicle, travel to and from various company facilities and/or field locations in the Salinas valley.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Fall 2026 rising junior, senior or graduate student obtaining a degree in Agricultural Business, Mechanical Engineering, Data Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field
  

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)