SUMMER HELP 2023

Overview

COMPANY SUMMARY: Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, Grimmway Farms is a global produce leader and the world’s largest producer of carrots. The company supplies more than 65 organic, USA-grown crops year-round. Grimmway farms over 80,000 acres in seven states. Brands include Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv. Grimmway is committed to caring for customers and employees, honoring sustainable practices, and preserving natural resources for future generations.  www.grimmway.com

JOB TITLE:                      SUMMER HELP 2023

WORK LOCATION:          VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN ARVIN, LAMONT, BAKERSFIELD AND SHAFTER

COMPENSATION:            $15.50 / HOUR

REPORTS TO:                  TBD

PURPOSE:

The Summer Help position provides a paid work experience for 10 to 12 weeks during the summer break for students attending high school and college.  Children of current Grimmway employees receive priority in placement. 

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

Work locations are company facilities located in Arvin, Lamont, Bakersfield, and Shafter. The work schedule is typically during the daytime and Monday through Friday.  Students are expected to have reliable transportation and attendance, be ready to start work on time each scheduled work day, maintain and submit an accurate weekly timesheet, take required meal and rest breaks, follow all company policies and procedures and work safely.

JOB OPPORTUNITY:

The number of Summer Help positions available and variety of work opportunities changes annually.  In the past, students have worked in the departments of Inventory, Purchasing, Farming, Operations, Accounting, Quality, Sales, Shipping, and Safety.  Work may be inside and/or outside, require sitting, walking, and/or standing, speaking, reading, and/or writing in English.  Basic skills in data entry, counting, alphabetical and numerical filing, physical organization, copying, scanning, packing/unpacking and labeling, and light cleaning may be required.

On the job training is available to assist students just entering the workforce for the first time. All work placements and assignments are fully compliant with work permit requirements.

Additional Info

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Sixteen is the preferred minimum age to work and a Work Permit is required for minors who are not yet graduated from high school.  Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen, physical and functional capacity evaluation and background check if required for position.

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