Trial Assistant Intern-Product Development

Job Description
Title : Trial Assistant Intern - Product Development- Seasonal
HeinzSeed, a globally recognized premier hybrid tomato seed company headquartered in Stockton, California, is seeking a summer Trial Assistant Intern - Product Development. Candidates must be adaptable, willing to put in "sweat equity," and interested in the seed industry and how it forms the basis for the food and fiber supply chain. You will assist the HeinzSeed breeding and product development team in evaluating varieties and collecting data. You will work directly with Product Development, Research, Plant Pathologists, and our Research Farm and Greenhouse Operations to trial and evaluate new processing tomato varieties in preparation for the variety launch
Benefits & Compensation Overview:

• CA Sick days
• $23 hourly rate

Work Assignment Timeframe
May 2025-September 2025, with option to extend to early October
Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain the trials in good condition to help with the correct evaluation of the variety's performance.
• Helping in the evaluation of the varieties, it will require lifting 50lbs buckets.
• Helping to sort tomatoes by class, based on protocols.
• Helping to keep all the elements needed for the evaluation in operational condition and ready to use.
• Assist the Product Development Manager with variety evaluation, collecting fruit samples for the quality lab, and data collection. You will occasionally collect pathology samples to complete tomato variety descriptions. All samples will be delivered to the assigned research station. This requires extensive driving (2 to 3+ hours) in a company vehicle between varietal trials throughout California, with occasional overnight stays at distant trial locations.
• Support maintenance of varietal tomato trials.
• Assist and coach seasonal labor with assigned tasks. Predominantly Spanish speaking.
• Interact with parent seed manager in parent seed production and seed quality assurance.
• Desire to understand and participate in the varietal development process.
• Desire to learn and master greenhouse plant management, sanitation, and pollination.

Job Requirements:

• Early start and working in the field, extending hours exposed to sun and field conditions.
• Actively pursuing a degree in plant science, plant pathology, or horticulture, or have an equivalent combination of education and field experience.
• Knowledge and experience in plant health and disease diagnosis is highly desired.
• Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently when needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, support requests from, and interact directly across all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet MVR requirements.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)
Stockton Factory
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com .