Field Operations (Portage La Prairie)

Simplot Company; Portage la Prairie; Remote; CAD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is seeking a student for a Raw Procurement internship in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The role supports the Group Field Operations team, assisting with crop sampling, data entry, and coordinating with growers and harvest crews to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA) and a valid driver’s license. This is a hands-on opportunity in an agricultural supply environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.
• Strong academic record (suggested 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 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.

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree

Job description

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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.

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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