Field Operations Intern (Columbia Basin, WA)

Simplot Company; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking a student to support Group Field Operations Raw Procurement in Moses Lake, WA, assisting with potatoes procurement and related activities. The role involves field sampling, coordinating with growers, and data entry tasks in spreadsheets.

Travel up to 25% may be required. A valid driver’s license is required, and you should be pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record.

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 from a 4-year college or university

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

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 : 27303

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Location(s) : GF Plant - Moses Lake

Country: United States

**The Simplot Company 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.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**