Summer Potato Crop Research Technician

McCain Foods; Town of Plover (WI); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage

Retirement savings

Paid leave

Vacation & holidays

Wellbeing programs

Résumé du poste

McCain Foods USA, Inc. seeks an Agriculture Technician in Wisconsin for a temporary summer role supporting the raw potato supply chain through agronomy and variety research trials.

You’ll assist with field trials, collect crop data, and help coordinate grower outreach and post-harvest data collection. This entry-level position emphasizes hands-on field work, record-keeping, and teamwork within a dynamic agricultural operations team.

Qualifications

• Interest in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, or crop research.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist with potato research trials evaluating variety and agronomic performance.
• Collect crop growth measurements, disease observations, yield estimates, and data under supervision.
• Maintain records and support sample collection, handling, and documentation.
• Prepare materials, attend field days, and coordinate grower outreach activities.
• Support evaluations of new potato varieties for yield, quality, and disease resistance.
• Record and summarize observational data to determine varieties to advance.
• Gather crop development information through scouting, irrigation monitoring, and health assessments.

Connaissances

Interest in ag sciences

Valid driver’s license

Outdoor work

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Description du poste

McCain Foods USA, Inc. seeks an Agriculture Technician in Wisconsin for a temporary summer role supporting the raw potato supply chain through agronomy and variety research trials.

You’ll assist with field trials, collect crop data, and help coordinate grower outreach and post-harvest data collection. This entry-level position emphasizes hands-on field work, record-keeping, and teamwork within a dynamic agricultural operations team.