Agriculture Operations Intern (Rio Linda, CA)

Investing in You, join a 100-year-old, family-owned leader in Ag – and grow with us!

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

“We know the confidence gap can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.”

 Our Summer Internship Program: 

Our Summer Internship Program (PLOT) offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Operations while building the foundation for a successful career. During this 12-week program, you'll learn from industry professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop working knowledge of supply chain operations, inventory management, logistics, warehouse operations, and customer service within the agricultural industry. You'll have the opportunity to present your internship learnings directly to leadership. This is more than just an internship. It's your chance to make a real impact, build professional knowledge, and sharpen your abilities in a dynamic, results-driven environment. Successful completion of the PLOT program can also earn you a scholarship between $1,000 and $3,000. 

Role Overview: 

As a Wilbur-Ellis Operations Intern, you'll gain experience supporting the day-to-day operations of a dynamic agricultural distribution facility. You'll work alongside experienced operations professionals to learn how products move through the supply chain while contributing to projects that improve efficiency, service, and operational excellence. 

Responsibilities may include assisting with inventory management and cycle counts, supporting warehouse and logistics activities, analyzing operational data, helping coordinate product movement and customer deliveries, participating in process improvement initiatives, supporting safety and compliance programs, and collaborating with team members across operations, sales, and customer service. 

You'll have the opportunity to share your ideas, contribute innovative solutions, and gain firsthand exposure to the operational processes that support our customers and business. At the conclusion of your internship, you'll prepare and present a final PowerPoint presentation highlighting your project work, key learnings, and overall experience. 

What You Bring to the Role: 

As an intern, we understand you may not already have extensive professional experience. We are seeking a college student pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field with an interest in operations and the agricultural industry. 

Overall, we are looking for someone with strong communication and problem-solving skills; attention to detail and a focus on accuracy; the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn; a self-starter who is eager to contribute ideas and collaborate with others; and someone who brings their full self to work each day. We want to help you grow, and we want to learn from you, too. 

Examples of What You May Gain: 

• Exposure to agricultural operations and supply chain management within a leading agribusiness organization 

• Experience supporting inventory control, logistics coordination, warehouse operations, and customer service activities 

• Opportunities to collaborate with operations, sales, customer service, procurement, and business leadership teams 

• Development of analytical, communication, project management, and process improvement skills 

• Hands-on experience identifying operational efficiencies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives 

• Exposure to safety, regulatory compliance, and operational best practices 

• Mentorship from experienced operations professionals and business leaders 

• A deeper understanding of how products move through the agricultural supply chain from supplier to customer 

• Real-world experience contributing to projects that support operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and business success 

Compensation and Benefits: 

• In compliance with all states and cities requiring transparency of pay, the base compensation for this position ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour. Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.   

Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Diversity of people, cultures, opinions, and ideas makes us all stronger. From leadership commitment to employee buy-in, we know that creating an inclusive environment and providing opportunities for all employees to reach their full potential is a shared responsibility.

Wilbur-Ellis is a company you can be proud to call your employer

Wilbur-Ellis markets and distributes agricultural products, animal feed specialty chemicals, and food ingredients. A privately held and consistently profitable company, we employ more than 4,000 people throughout North America and Asia-Pacific.

Wilbur-Ellis is for and about people

Wilbur-Ellis has enjoyed over 100 years of success and growth, all thanks to our people. Our employees are both leaders and team players who thrive on creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dedication to quality work, our customers, and each other.

Wilbur-Ellis invests in the industry’s best workforce

Wilbur-Ellis invests heavily in our employees by offering skill development and training, competitive compensation and benefits, and a tradition of promoting from within for a broad range of career opportunities. And we foster a supportive, people-first work environment.

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