Intern - Engineering - 1st Shift - Fall 2024

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Engineering Manager
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Temporary

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is affiliated with Butterfly Equity, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector. Butterfly Equity's expertise spans the entire food value chain, from 'seed to fork,' with a focus on agriculture & aquaculture, food & beverage products, food distribution, and foodservice. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

• Learn about the Food and Beverage manufacturing industry. 

• Opportunity to work with multiple technical departments in manufacturing such as Electrical, Refrigeration, Automation, Maintenance, and Engineering to execute high impact projects. 
• Assist with research on new and existing projects. 
• Develop process flow diagrams and block diagrams. 
• Develop utility matrixes and system mass balances. 
• Gain exposure to industrial size manufacturing equipment 
• Gain exposure to AutoCAD and Inventor Design software tools 
• Receive intellectual and creative opportunities to tackle a problem and develop your own proposed solution. 
• Support major decision making. 
• Attend department meetings and develop action plans based on feedback. 
• Learn to collaborate and communicate across all levels of the organization. 
• Create a presentation on your internship experience, projects, and outcomes and present it to department leadership. 
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice. 

PROJECT #1: BOLTHOUSE FOOD PUMP CHEMISTRY CONTROL

SCOPE 

• Develop a water balance flow diagram for the food pump closed loops in NSC 
• Pumping system sizing 
• Water filtration technology research 
• Work with vendors for proof-of-concept testing 
• Water filtration design options 
• Develop detailed scope of project 
• Develop detailed budget for project 

ROLE 

• Intern – Project Engineer  

END GOAL 

• Help Bolthouse Fresh Foods improve the water quality of food pumping systems. 
• Learn to apply fluid dynamics in relation to hydro pumping applications. 
• Gain engineering experience in a food manufacturing industry. 

PROJECT #2: BOLTHOUSE CARROT FIBER LINE CAPACITY MODEL

SCOPE 

• Develop a product mass balance flow diagram for the carrot fiber product line.  
• Equipment capacity validation 
• New fiber equipment testing & validation. 
• Work with vendors for proof-of-concept testing 
• Equipment layout design options 
• Develop detailed scope of project. 
• Develop detailed budget for project. 

ROLE 

• Intern – Project Engineer  

END GOAL 

• Help Bolthouse develop a capacity model for the Fiber Plant to identify potential bottle neck for volume expansion projects.   
• Learn to apply thermodynamics and heat transfer fundamentals in relation to carrot fiber production. 
• Gain engineering experience in a food manufacturing industry 

PROJECT #3: BOLTHOUSE CELLO PACKAGING AUTOMATION 

SCOPE 

• Evaluate best in class technology in packaging automation. 
• Equipment testing & validation. 
• Work hand in hand with vendors to perform a proof-of-concept test in production like environment. 
• Equipment layout design options 
• Develop detailed scope of project. 
• Develop detailed budget for project. 

ROLE 

• Intern – Project Engineer  

END GOAL 

• Help Bolthouse transition to a more state of the art automated packing house.   
• Learn to apply mechanical engineering, electrical, and automation principles. 
• Gain engineering experience in a food manufacturing industry

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Minimum Qualifications:

• You are available to work Fall Semester 2024 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Ag, Packaging, or similar program  
• Great communication and interpersonal skills  
• Good Computer & analytical skills (Excel, Word, etc) 
• Strong capabilities of working with people   
• Proven technical problem solver and ability to manage competing priorities.  
• Collaborative team-player with a “roll-up your sleeves” approach

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with 3D drafting
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure with minimal supervision
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities according to changing requirements
• Ability to understand fabrication techniques and limitations, and design to accommodate maximum fabrication efficiency
• Have good organizational, mathematical, and computer data entry skills
• Work effectively in team-oriented environment
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Ability to peer review drawings
• Ability to coach and mentor entry level drafters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Second year plus students preferred.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Occasionally will be lifting up to 20-25 pounds. 
• Must be able to climb ladders / stairs 
• Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, and walk for an extended period of time 

HOURS & WORKDAYS:

1st Shift – Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k 
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.