IT Internship 2026

Grimmway Produce Group•Bakersfield, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grimmway Produce Group’s IT Internship provides undergraduate, post-graduate, and graduate-level students pursuing relevant fields of study with hands-on experience complementing their academic and career interests. Interns gain exposure to real-world IT practices and operations through day-to-day responsibilities, department-specific projects, and professional development opportunities. This is a paid internship available for immediate hire, with the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful department project and present findings, results, or recommendations at its conclusion. The internship may also provide a pathway to future full-time employment within the department. The position is based in the Bakersfield area and may require work at multiple facilities, including worksites approximately 15 miles apart, or rotational assignments at alternate worksites for extended periods. Weekend Help Desk support may be needed, and the intern may provide temporary coverage for Help Desk Specialists during scheduled time off, leaves of absence, or other staffing needs. The tentative start date is November 2026.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently completed an undergraduate, post-graduate, or graduate-level program in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Network Administration, Computer Engineering, or another related field.
Authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship.
Demonstrated interest in information technology, systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, technical support, or enterprise technology.
Basic understanding of computer hardware, software, operating systems, networks, and general IT concepts through coursework or experience.
Ability to support multiple facilities in the greater Bakersfield area, including worksites approximately 15 miles apart, and work at alternate locations or rotational assignments for extended periods as business needs require.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, research potential solutions, and communicate findings clearly.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with Windows-based systems and common business technology.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to provide professional, customer-focused support to employees and technology users.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle company, employee, system, and other sensitive information.
Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively with IT and cross-functional teams.
Reliable transportation to assigned work location(s) and company facilities as required.
Availability to work weekends as needed for Help Desk support and continuity of IT operations.
Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.
Successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements, consistent with federal and state law.

Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day IT activities and department-specific projects based on business and operational needs.
Support installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of computer hardware, software, peripherals, and other technology resources.
Help respond to and resolve technical support requests and user issues, escalating more complex concerns as appropriate.
Support setup and maintenance of user workstations, devices, accounts, applications, and technology access as assigned.
Assist with installing or replacing hard drives, monitors, RAM chips, I/O cards, video cards, and laser, ink, dot matrix, and thermal printers.
Assist with network, infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, and other IT-related activities and projects based on department needs.
Participate in testing, deployment, and implementation of hardware, software, system updates, and new technologies.
Help maintain accurate IT documentation, inventories, procedures, system information, and technical resources.
Support data collection, analysis, reporting, and research related to IT systems, performance, security, or department initiatives.
Help identify opportunities to improve technology processes, user experience, system reliability, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with IT team members and other departments to understand how technology supports business operations across the organization.
Apply technical knowledge to a department-specific project and potentially summarize findings, results, or recommendations at the internship’s conclusion.
Follow applicable information security, data privacy, technology, and workplace safety policies and procedures.
Provide Help Desk support and technical assistance during weekend shifts as needed to ensure continuity of IT services and operational coverage.
Provide temporary coverage for Help Desk Specialists during scheduled time off, leaves of absence, or other staffing needs.
Perform other Information Technology duties and special projects as assigned.