Winery Start Up Internship (6 months)

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Engineering Winery Startup Internship Program (6 Months)

Location: Fresno, Ca

Duration: July-December 2024

Gallo's wineries in the Central Valley of California are centers of production for Domestic and International wines. With a fast growing Organization, it is necessary for E. & J. Gallo Winery to have cross functional teams involving Engineering, Operations, Winemaking, Process Technology, and so much more to work together in all startup projects.

What You Will Do

The Winery Startup Internship Program is searching for appropriate candidates to fill the 6-month position within one of our Central Valley Wineries. Interns will assist in the startup of major winery expansions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a lab or production environment and increase your skill base for future employment or graduate school. Working closely with cross functional teams, interns' essential functions are as follows:

• Work on system startup and support commissioning, equipment validation and tracking of key processing metrics.
• Assist in executing startups that are undertaken during the harvest season.

Compensation

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $27.00 - $28.00 / hour
• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

What You Will Need

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in the School of Engineering OR Engineering Management; OR a Bachelor's degree from the School of Engineering OR Engineering Management.
• Candidates for this position must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving record. Required to obtain a California driver's license or appropriate state driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation to and from work.
• Available for the entire duration of this internship program.
• Required to lift and move up to 40 lbs when necessary.
• Required to work at heights of 50 feet, on tops of tanks inspecting wine surfaces when necessary.
• Requires availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays when necessary.

Min Quals Standard

• Required to be 18 years or older. This may be in addition to other age requirements, if applicable, as listed in this job description.

What Will Set You Apart

• Junior or Senior class standing at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor's degree in the School of Engineering.
• Strong applied technical skills and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and team skills and experience managing multiple assignments.
• Comfortable in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical inclination and an aptitude for design of equipment and manufacturing processes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inside/Outside conditions: During crush, work estimated at least 50% (but not limited to) outside with weather of varying types.
• Wet/Slippery conditions vary and may include working in rain.
• Noise levels may vary. Occasional situations where ear protection is required.

Gallo does not sponsor for employment based visas for this position now or in the future.

Requisition ID: 103450 

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We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Gallo is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.
 
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