Summer Student – Holland, MB

Paterson Grain; Holland; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Paterson Grain is seeking a motivated Summer Student to join our Manitoba location. You will assist with daily operations, inventory management, and customer service while shadowing staff and learning farm and grain handling processes.

Under supervision, you will contribute to safety compliance, help coordinate logistics, and support marketing and field activities. This position is ideal for students pursuing Ag Business or Agronomy who want hands-on experience in a busy grain operation.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or diploma program in Agriculture.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations at Paterson Grain location.
• Shadow staff to learn facility processes and safety procedures.
• Support customer service and processing of grain purchases and contracts.
• Maintain inventory data and assist with loading/unloading and record-keeping.
• Help organize events, demonstrations, and customer relations activities.
• Deliver seeds and chemicals between Paterson Grain facilities as needed.
• Assist logistics and marketing efforts under supervision.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Willingness to learn

Driver's license (Class 5)

Education

Currently pursuing bachelor's degree or diploma in Ag Business/Agronomy

Job description

We are currently looking for motivated, hands‑on students! As a Paterson Grain Summer Student, you will serve as part of the daily operations, marketing and administrative team at a Paterson Grain location. Reporting to the Location Manager, you will be responsible for assisting and shadowing various staff at the location, with a view to ensuring quality in the handling and delivery of Paterson Grain products and services.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with facility operations, including fertilizer and crop protection products, general maintenance, truck unloading, rail car shipping, grain cleaning, and operating a forklift to load and unload products
• Follow operational safety requirements and Health & Safety guidelines when handling fertilizer, chemicals, seed, and other product inventory
• Organize the chem shed on a weekly basis for more visibility as the inventory moves
• Maintain accurate inventory data and record loadouts and invoices in AGRE
• Assist administration with customer service and processing of grain purchases, contracts and general reports required
• Understand the ISO 22000 food safety program as it relates to customers and operations
• Understand Quality Control factors and how they relate to binning and shipping procedures
• Support the Logistics Coordinator in organizing farm deliveries with required shipments
• Work closely with Marketing Manager in commodity contracting, customer relations and understanding competitive programs in the area
• Establish and maintain demonstration plots and assist with customer tours
• Deliver chemicals and seed to and from other Paterson Grain facilities
• Independently conduct field scouting activities entering data into record keeping software
• Assist with planning and organizing summer events: BBQ and Customer Relations
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Ag Business, Agronomy, or related discipline
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work in an environment with changing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn day-to-day business operations
• Farming/agricultural background would be considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license

This position is available to students who are currently enrolled in school, as well as students graduating in 2027 who are interested in gaining experience and exploring full‑time opportunities.

Paterson Grain is known throughout Canada and the world as a company rooted in its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Paterson focuses its expertise on all aspects of grain handling and prides itself on building long‑term relationships with Canadian farmers and its domestic and international customers.

Our agricultural products and services span all sectors of the Canadian grain industry and include crop input services, identity preserved programs and non‑GMO programs. Through our modern global network, Paterson Grain is fully capable of facilitating the marketing and transportation of quality crops to buyers around the world.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Paterson Grain is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify.

Job Category: Summer Student

Job Type: Term

Company: Paterson Grain

Country: Canada

Province: MB

City: Holland