Agricultural Field Scout Intern - Summer 2027

Lakeside Foods, Inc; New Richmond (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods is looking for Seasonal Field Scouts from the end of May through September (estimated timeframe). The Field Scouts will assist Ag Managers in assessing snap bean growth, population counts, weed and pest presence, and harvest readiness to support timing decisions.

Responsibilities include pretesting product from field locations, mapping field locations for pesticide application and harvest crews, and maintaining a valid driver’s license with a good driving record as required for

Qualifications

• MUST HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND HAVE A GOOD DRIVING RECORD.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ag Managers in assessing snap bean growth, population counts, ID weeds, ID disease, ID insects and damage from these factors.
• Pretesting product from field locations to assess harvest timing, and mapping field locations for pesticide application & harvest crews.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Job description

About Us

At Lakeside, we're committed to growing our company - and our people. When you join the Lakeside team, you'll become part of our family. Since 1887 we've produced a diverse line of canned and frozen foods. We sell our products through major retailers, food service distributors and national restaurant chains. We're driven to find new, innovative ways to serve our customers and our community. And there's a seat at the table for you.

Position

Lakeside Foods is looking for Seasonal Field Scouts from the end of May through September (estimated timeframe).

Job Responsibilities

• The Field Scouts will assist Ag Managers in assessing snap bean growth, taking population counts, ID weeds, ID disease, ID insects and all damage caused by such.
• Will also be responsible for pretesting product from field locations to assess for harvest timing along, mapping field locations for pesticide application & harvest crews.

Qualifications

MUST HOLD A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND HAVE A GOOD DRIVING RECORD.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lakeside Foods welcomes people of all backgrounds and the varied ideas they bring to the workplace. Being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer is part of our heritage and culture. We recruit, hire and promote employees based on qualifications and merit, without regard to race, religion, age, gender, disability, marital or veteran status.

Additional

M/F/D/V