Field Services Intern

Position Title: Field Services Intern

Reports to: Director of Ag Operations

Department: Grower Relations and Field Services

Classification: Seasonal, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $23.75 – $24.50 an hour

Our Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Corto Olive is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting superior olive oil for professional and home chefs.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a seasonal, full-time, position based on-site at our Stockton facility.

The Field Services Intern will support orchard operations, harvest planning, and field research activities through hands-on fieldwork and data collection. This role provides exposure to commercial agriculture by assisting with orchard evaluations, harvest and logistics coordination, field trials, and continuous improvement projects focused on operational efficiency and grower support.

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Supporting daily grower harvest planning and load scheduling models to help coordinate field activities and logistics needs.
• Evaluating orchards for overall health and production factors, including canopy development, fruit set, irrigation, pests, and disease conditions.
• Work closely with the Field Technical Services department on field trials, research projects, and data collection; documenting findings, maintaining organized records, and accurately entering data from multiple sources.
• Assisting with key projects focused on improving harvest efficiency and strengthening logistics coordination.
• Supporting field mapping and maintaining accurate orchard boundary updates.
• Collecting and recording trial data including yield measurements, canopy metrics, and imagery per standardized methods.
• Assisting in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal processes.
• Driving a company-issued vehicle to orchards, grower locations, and other work sites as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a four-year college or university.
• At least one season with Stanislaus Food Products.
• At least one or more years of experience in data entry.
• Demonstrated ability of attention to detail and following procedures.
• Verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in basic math and grammar skills.
• Ability to work independently and within the team.
• Valid CA Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 40+ WPM and 10 Key at 9000 with at least 95% accuracy.
• Familiar with Ignition database.
• Ability to work long hours, often outdoors and in the elements.
• Ability to travel to and from field locations while striving to maximize driving route efficiency.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while guaranteeing consistency and quality.

Physical Requirements:

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and moderate fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or less sitting, 25% or more walking, and 50% or less standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in an office environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is required.

Wellbeing:

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits:

• Social Wellness – Company Holidays, California Sick Time, Federal and State Leave of Absences and Work Experience.
• Emotional Wellness – Dedicated People Operations Department - our Leaders have an Open Door Policy.
• Financial Wellness – Bi-Weekly Pay.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.

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