Wonderful Scholar Summer Internship, Quality (Manufacturing)

Location: Onsite in Lost Hills, California, USA; 6–10-week summer internship with flexible schedules.

Salary: $19.00–$20.00 per hour

Company

Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds is a vertically integrated pistachio and almond grower and processor operating advanced manufacturing facilities in California’s Central Valley.

What you will do

• Collect data on existing manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production data using relevant tools and methodologies to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather insights, validate procedures, and refine processes.
• Work on a designated operations project focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement and test process improvements with team members.
• Track and report key performance indicators while following workplace safety protocols.

Requirements

• Enrollment in the Wonderful Scholar College Success program is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with data collection and analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and loud machinery.

Nice to have

• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• Eagerness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in production operations and process improvement.
• Collaboration with cross-functional manufacturing teams.
• Exposure to advanced nut-processing, quality, and food-safety operations.
• Work in a secure environment with established safety protocols.
• Opportunity to contribute to a project affecting operational efficiency.