Field Operations Intern (East/Central Idaho)

Simplot Company; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company, a diverse global food and agriculture organization based in Boise, Idaho, seeks a candidate to support Raw Procurement operations in East/Central Idaho. The role involves crop sampling, data entry, and coordinating with growers to ensure timely harvests and supply of raw materials.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a solid academic record and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record (GPA 3.0 or higher).
• Valid Driver's License is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform crop sampling for field quality and crop progress.
• Work with growers as directed by Raw Procurement Manager.
• Input crop progress data and track field observations and weather data in spreadsheets.
• Record yield information by grower, commodity and variety.
• Assist with harvest scheduling and locating fields.
• Support manufacturing operations as it relates to raw product.
• Assist with projects and special assignments as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree

Strong academic record (GPA 3.0+)

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. This position will be located in East/Central Idaho (ranging from Blackfoot to Bliss).

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)

Required Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : GF Raw Warehouse - Caldwell

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.**