People Operations Intern

Position Title:  People Operations Intern

Reports to: People Services & Relations Manager

Department: People Operations

Classification: Seasonal, Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Pay: $23.50 - $24.25 an hour

Stanislaus Mission

To attract quality-oriented restaurateurs with consistently superior tomatoes and olive oil, keep them through legendary service, and invest in talented people who share our dedication to customer success.

The Company

Stanislaus Food Products is a nationally recognized, family-owned company known for crafting the finest Italian-style tomatoes and sauces for top-quality Italian restaurants and pizzerias.

If you take pride in the quality of your work and prefer working on a team of talented individuals who share your passion for excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity! This is a full-time, seasonal position located on-site at our Modesto administrative office.

As a Stanislaus Food Products People Operations Intern, you will learn about People Operations for our Non Union and Union team. You will provide valuable support in carrying out the day-to-day People Operations (HR) functions during our fresh-pack season, which runs from July through October. You will assist the department with a range of projects including recruiting, onboarding/orientation, scheduling, customer service, and more. If you are a customer-oriented person and have a passion for people, keep reading!

This position will be primarily responsible for:

• Scheduling pre-hire screenings and new hire orientations.
• Assisting with and/or conducting new hire orientations.
• Assisting employees with self-service functions of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) database.
• Maintaining a high-quality level of data-entry accuracy entering and updating employee personnel data.
• Assisting with Employee Engagement activities, when applicable.
• Providing superior internal and external customer service in person, by email or over the phone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled at a college or university and working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, Organizational Development or related field.
• At least one year experience with data entry.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within the team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to work Swing or Graveyard shift, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with HRIS (UKG a plus).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic understanding of this role’s disciplines.
• Passion for people!

Physical Requirements:

•  Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; rare stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 50% or more sitting, 25% or less walking, and 50% or more standing. The job is performed under occasional temperature variations and in an office environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift up to 35 lbs. is required.

Wellbeing: 

In addition to our solid track record as a stable, growing employer, we offer a variety of different benefits:  

• Social Wellness – Work Experience, Company Holidays, California Sick Time, and Federal and State Leave of Absences.
• Emotional Wellness – Dedicated People Operations Department - our Leaders have an Open Door Policy.  
• Financial Wellness – Bi-Weekly Pay.
• Nutrition Wellness – Access to best-in-class tomato sauce and olive oil products.