Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Type: Full Time
Tracking Code
2021A
Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
The Ag Operations Intern will help support the department by coordinating and collecting production data to develop a bridge from theoretical yields to actual yields on a field basis for lettuce and romaine. The intern will also work closely with the Internal Farm's thinning crew to capture data for optimum timing of thinning lettuce and romaine to achieve the lowest cost and highest quality scenario.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION
- Work closely with Ag Management to help support the operation with coordinating field data for broccoli and cauliflower fields.
- Complete statistical analysis, including utilization of statistical sampling size for data collection.
- Work closely with the Thinning Foreman and Transplant Supervisor to track desired spacings and plant populations
- Develop field tracking notes for pre and post thinned fields as well as transplanted crops.
- Report weekly summaries of findings in the field.
- Track dedicated fields for data collection from planting to harvest.
- Other duties as assigned
INTERNSHIP TYPE
- 2021 12-week summer internship.
- Paid internship.
- No housing assistance provided.
Required Skills
SKILLS
- Bi-lingual, Spanish/English is preferred
- Harvest, Planting, Quality Control
- Basic statistical analysis skills
- Organizational Skills, Computer Skills, Communication Skills
- Valid California driver's license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maneuver around an array of equipment, bend, stoop, climb stairs, climb on and off harvesting equipment, lift up to 25 pounds
- Ability to work in various weather conditions
- Ability to walk in uneven ground
WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT
- 40-hour workweek, no overtime expected
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- Travel to and from the Salinas Dole Ag Operations office to various field locations in the Salinas Valley in a Dole vehicle
- Periodic use of Dole vehicle; vehicle not permitted to be taken overnight
Required Experience
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
- Fall 2021 rising junior or senior majoring in Ag Science, Crop Science, Ag Business, Ag Engineering or 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.
Job Location
Salinas, California, United States
Position Type
Intern
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