Field Operations / Agronomy Operations Intern (Portage La Prairie)

Simplot; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Simplot Canada (II) Limited internship supports Group Field Operations Raw Procurement Manager, Field Representative, and Raw Planner/Scheduler in potatoes procurement. The program begins in May and lasts at least three months, potentially extending through November.

Responsibilities include crop sampling, working with growers, data entry, yield and weather tracking, and scheduling harvests. A valid driver’s license is required to participate in field activities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.
• Strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs crop sampling for field quality and crop progress.
• Works with growers as directed by Raw Procurement Manager.
• Computer input of crop progress application tracking or field observations and completes other spreadsheets as necessary.
• Records yield information by grower, commodity and variety; tracks weather data.
• Works with Harvest crew to schedule harvest timeline and locate fields.
• Assists with projects/special assignments as directed.
• Supports manufacturing operations as it relates to raw product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Crop sampling

Grower coordination

Data entry

Weather data tracking

Harvest scheduling

Project support

Education

Bachelor’s degree (pursuing)

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.

Summary

This role will work for and support Group Field Operations Raw Procurement Manager, Field Representative, and Raw Planner/Scheduler in the area of supporting the procurement of potatoes and associated activities. This internship will start in May and last at least 3 months, but could potentially go through November.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs crop sampling for field quality and crop progress.
• Works with growers as directed by Raw Procurement Manager.
• Computer input of crop progress application tracking or field observations and completes other spreadsheets as necessary.
• Records yield information by grower, commodity and variety. Tracks and records weather data.
• Works with Harvest crew to schedule harvest timeline and locate fields.
• Assists with projects/special assignments as directed.
• Supports manufacturing operations as it relates to raw product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from 4-year college or university

Strong academic record (suggested minimum 3.0 GPA)

Other Information

Must have a valid driver's license

Job Requisition ID: 27307

Travel Required: None

Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Portage la Prairie

Country: Canada

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**

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