Company Overview
Costa Farms is one of the world’s largest horticultural growers, with headquarters in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1961 on just 30 acres, the company now spans more than 5,000 acres worldwide, including farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, the Dominican Republic, and an office in China. Nearly 6,000 employees work across engineering, marketing, finance, human resources, and plant science departments.
Job Description
As an Engineering Intern you will work within a project team to solve real‑world challenges while gaining exposure to the Costa Production System—a lean, green approach inspired by the Japanese Toyota Production System. During the nine‑week internship you’ll participate in process improvement projects, analyze production unit performance using DMAIC methodology, and may receive a contingent offer of employment upon successful completion.
Responsibilities
* Lead process improvement projects in a manufacturing facility to increase productivity using Toyota Production System and Lean Manufacturing tools and practices.
* Study and analyze a production unit’s performance to improve efficiency following DMAIC methodology.
Qualifications
* 3.0 GPA or higher.
* Knowledge or coursework in the relevant discipline.
* Active membership in a school club or similar organization.
* Comfortable with public speaking.
* Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Requirements
* Rising senior, graduating by the summer of the following year.
* Must be able to attend in‑person for 9 weeks at the farm in Leicester, NC.
* Include a resume and cover letter with application.
* Be a resourceful team player who manages ambiguity and adapts to diverse situations and people.
* Demonstrate humility, hunger, and hustle culture.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is primarily office‑based with occasional outdoor tasks under varying weather conditions. Physical demands include sedentary work with light lifting (up to 20 pounds) and light outdoor labor as required.
Benefits
* Competitive wages: $20.00 per hour.
* 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
* Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care benefits.
* Telemedicine and mental health services.
* Health, dental, vision, pet, and supplemental insurance (Aflac).
* Growth opportunities and challenging work environment.
* Costa Farms scholarship and employee plant discounts.
* On‑site gym, cafeteria, quiet rooms, and indoor games.
Equal Opportunity & Work Authorization
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status, or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. All applicants must be work-authorized; Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
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