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Produce Coordinator Summer Intern

L&M Companies, Inc.
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TITLE: Product Coordinator Summer Intern

REPORTS TO: Product Manager

SUMMARY: This is a great fulltime summer opportunity which could transition to a fulltime role. Bring us your customer service, communications, and organizational skills and learn how L&M works across NC, FL, and GA. The Product Coordinator Intern ensures quality and production team goals which includes a range of oversight including planning, scheduling, directing, and executing production activities for maximum performance.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Works closely with the product manager on order entries
  • Oversees material and product inventories
  • Directs truck drivers and the product loaded on trucks
  • Assists growers with the Grower Portal and printing tags
  • May assist the product manager with sales calls
  • Travel required 35% of the time from May through July/August (expenses paid)

 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Builds and maintains effective working relationship with growers and customers, while giving top customer service
  • Strives to meet customers’ needs in every feasible way
  • Communicates effectively and manages information to the product manager.
  • Supports L&M’s team members by communicating grower information
  • Knowledge of USDA standards and regulations
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
  • Detail oriented.
  • Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
  • College preferred
  • Customer service experience
  • Fresh produce experience preferred - not required

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Fast paced, friendly internal and external office environments.
  • Exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Standing, walking, bending, and lifting for extended periods
  • Comfortable working on uneven terrain and concrete floors

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Non-slip, closed-toe shoes are required
  • Compliance with all PPE guidelines
  • Awareness of moving equipment and machinery
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