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.

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

• 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.
• 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.

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

• Base compensation ranges from $17.00 to $24.00 per hour.
• Note that wages may vary based on location, skills, and experience.
• 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 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 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.

Employee Benefits

• 401(K) matching, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid vacation, work-life balance and more.

Purpose & Values

Our purpose is to provide the essentials for the world to thrive. No matter your role, every Wilbur-Ellis employee makes a real difference.

Talent Development

When you grow, we all grow. We’ll help you forge your own career pathway through continuous learning and skills development, mentorship programs, growth opportunities, business resource groups and career coaching.

A Culture That Cares

We are one of the largest family-owned, privately held companies in the world - which means as an employee you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the flexibility and close-knit culture of an independent company with the resources and reputation of 100+ years of business.

Diversity & Inclusion

We strive to build diverse teams and cultivate an environment where everyone feels welcome and is treated fairly. We believe that the inclusion of all backgrounds and ideas makes us stronger and creates a community of belonging.