Food & Beverage CPT Jobs in California
Food & beverage F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California span some of the country's most active hiring markets, from Napa Valley wine producers and Bay Area food-tech startups like Apeel Sciences to Southern California's large-scale food manufacturing operations. Companies across supply chain, quality assurance, product development, and operations regularly work with university CPT programs to bring on international students.
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Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!
At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.
We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.
Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.
ABOUT THE JOB
Crafted Highlights:
As a Field Sales Intern you will be part of our Early Talent Program. Our Early Talent Program is Molson Coors’ undergraduate summer internship program, where students are exposed to the beverage industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a full-time summer position from May 3 - August 6 (Canada interns) and May 25 - August 6 (U.S. interns).
Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Applicants must be an undergraduate student (enrolled in undergraduate courses), during the summer internship, to participate in the Early Talent Program. Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within Molson Coors Beverage Company, upon graduation.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gain experience within our field sales organization and the opportunity through collaboration with various stakeholders & teams
- Complete a robust project focused on a sales business need and present findings to senior sales leadership
- Participate in key sales activities within your assigned team/location
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the beer industry
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- You are entering Senior year and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or another related field
- Must be willing to work occasional non-traditional hours (ie: attend events in evening/weekends)
- Must be 21 years of age or older at start of internship
- Must have access to a vehicle as you will travel to accounts to engage with our customers and consumers
- Passion and interest in a career in sales
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High energy team player with strong social skills
- Drive and a bias for action
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Beverage Bonuses:
- Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
- We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
- We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
- Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.
INTRODUCTION
Cheers to creating an incredible tomorrow!
At Molson Coors, we tackle big challenges and defy the status quo. With a proud legacy of excellence, an incredible portfolio of beer, seltzers, spirits, and non-alcohol brands, and a bold vision for our future... we’re on the path to transforming the beverage industry. That requires remarkable individuals who are curious, tenacious, and never afraid to fail forward.
We seek, value and respect everyone’s unique perspectives and experiences knowing that we are stronger together. We collaborate as a team and celebrate each other’s successes.
Here’s to crafting careers and creating new legacies.
ABOUT THE JOB
Crafted Highlights:
As a Field Sales Intern you will be part of our Early Talent Program. Our Early Talent Program is Molson Coors’ undergraduate summer internship program, where students are exposed to the beverage industry, engaged in real-world problem-solving, and immersed in social and educational opportunities with other interns. The internship is a full-time summer position from May 3 - August 6 (Canada interns) and May 25 - August 6 (U.S. interns).
Housing assistance is available to candidates who meet eligibility requirements. Applicants must be an undergraduate student (enrolled in undergraduate courses), during the summer internship, to participate in the Early Talent Program. Interns who successfully complete the Early Talent Program are considered for full-time positions within Molson Coors Beverage Company, upon graduation.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Gain experience within our field sales organization and the opportunity through collaboration with various stakeholders & teams
- Complete a robust project focused on a sales business need and present findings to senior sales leadership
- Participate in key sales activities within your assigned team/location
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the beer industry
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- You are entering Senior year and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or another related field
- Must be willing to work occasional non-traditional hours (ie: attend events in evening/weekends)
- Must be 21 years of age or older at start of internship
- Must have access to a vehicle as you will travel to accounts to engage with our customers and consumers
- Passion and interest in a career in sales
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office – including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High energy team player with strong social skills
- Drive and a bias for action
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Beverage Bonuses:
- Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 4 days in the office
- We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities
- We care about our communities, and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are
- Engagement with a variety of Business Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization
- Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Molson Coors is an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment processes, please e-mail jobs@molsoncoors.com.
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Which food & beverage companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in California?
California-based employers that have historically worked with CPT students in food and beverage include large manufacturers like Dole Food Company and Foster Farms, food-tech firms in the Bay Area, wine and spirits producers in the Central Valley and Napa region, and specialty food brands headquartered in Los Angeles. CPT authorization depends on the employer agreeing to support your program's internship requirements, so confirming that early in the process is important.
Which cities in California have the most food & beverage F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
The San Francisco Bay Area has a concentration of food-tech and alternative protein companies actively hiring interns. Los Angeles is home to major food manufacturing and distribution operations, along with a growing number of consumer packaged goods brands. Fresno and the broader Central Valley host large agricultural processing and food production facilities. San Diego has emerging biotech-adjacent food science companies that sometimes offer CPT-eligible positions.
What types of food & beverage roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that tend to qualify are those directly related to a student's field of study, commonly food science, nutrition, supply chain management, chemical engineering, or business operations. Typical CPT-eligible positions include food safety and quality assurance intern, product development associate, supply chain analyst, process engineering intern, and sensory science research assistant. The role must have a clear educational connection your Designated School Official can document when authorizing CPT.
How do I find food & beverage F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for CPT-eligible roles and filters listings by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to find food and beverage positions in California without sorting through jobs that don't support international students. Beyond the platform, connecting with your university's career services office is worthwhile, since some California employers recruit directly through school-specific internship programs that already have CPT frameworks in place.
Are there any California-specific considerations for F-1 CPT in the food & beverage industry?
California's strict labor regulations apply to CPT students the same way they apply to any worker, including minimum wage requirements and workplace safety rules in food production environments. Some food and beverage facilities require background checks or food handler certifications, which students should factor into their timeline. For roles at agricultural operations in regions like the Central Valley, transportation access can be a practical challenge worth considering before accepting a position.