About the Opportunity

The Trainee Program is a two-year, full-time experience designed for high-potential, early-career professionals—up to three years post–bachelor’s degree and up to three years of work experience—who are interested in building a long-term career at Driscoll’s. The program is open to both internal and external candidates.

Through structured rotational assignments and cross-functional exposure, Trainees gain a comprehensive understanding of Driscoll’s business while developing core leadership and functional capabilities.

The program blends on-the-job learning with targeted development opportunities, including mentorship, leadership workshops, functional training, and exposure to senior leaders. Throughout the program, trainees work on capstone projects that address real business challenges and opportunities.

Upon completion, Trainees are well prepared to transition into roles aligned with business needs and individual strengths, supporting a strong and sustainable pipeline of future leaders for Driscoll’s.

The Supply Chain Trainee role offers a hands-on opportunity to learn how Driscoll’s ensures reliable supply to support customer needs and business goals. In this role, you will gain exposure to supply forecasting, planning, and reporting activities that help bring fresh berries to market consistently and efficiently. You will learn how accurate data, strong coordination, and timely insights support supply reliability in a fast paced, fresh food environment.

The Supply Chain Trainee role is ideal for early career talent interested in supply chain, operations, and data driven decision making in a fast paced, purpose driven food business. You will build foundational skills, contribute to meaningful work, and gain insight into how cross functional collaboration across Sales, Product, Planning, and Production supports long term business success.

We encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed through April 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

Participate in Rotational Assignments: Complete 4-5 structured rotations across assigned functions to gain a broad understanding of the business, operations, and leadership practices.
Execute Day-to-Day Work in Assigned Rotation: Contribute to functional projects and operational work, meeting performance expectations of each rotation while applying learning in real time.
Support Business Initiatives & Projects: Assist with analysis, planning, and execution of initiatives aligned to business priorities, process improvements, or operational goals.
Develop Leadership & Professional Skills: Actively engage in training, workshops, coaching, and feedback sessions to build leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Build strong working relationships with peers, managers, and stakeholders across teams and locations; demonstrate effective teamwork and influence.
Apply Business & Data Insights: Use data, metrics, and business insights to support recommendations, improve processes, and inform decisions with coaching from rotation managers.
Demonstrate Learning Agility & Adaptability: Quickly learn new roles, tools, and processes; adapt to changing priorities and environments across rotations.
Capstone Project Ownership: Lead or contribute to a capstone project addressing a real business challenge or opportunity, including research, recommendations, and executive-ready deliverables.
Seek Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Proactively request feedback, reflect on performance, and apply learnings to improve effectiveness across rotations.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in business or a related field required (must be a recent grad, 3 year or less)
Masters Degree, a plus
Up to 3 years of work experience post-graduation
English is required, bilingual a plus
Open to relocation or travel for rotations

Preferred Qualifications

Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and emerging leadership skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
Adaptable and effective in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, using sound judgment and data to evaluate options and recommend solutions
Project management capability, including the ability to work independently, initiate projects, and drive work forward with integrity
Solid business acumen with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver efficient and effective outcomes
Prior internship or relevant experience in customer service, sales, production, administrative, or similar roles preferred
Demonstrated leadership experience through academic, campus, or extracurricular involvement
Ability to travel up to 20% as needed