Field Operations Intern (Portage La Prairie)
- Portage la Prairie, MB, Canada
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Original job description
Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
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
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: 27307
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Portage la Prairie
Country: Canada
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.
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: 27307
Travel Required: None
Location(s): GF Raw Warehouse - Portage la Prairie
Country: Canada
- Simplot Canada (II) Limited 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.**
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Responsibilities
Support the Raw Procurement Manager, Field Representative, and Raw Planner/Scheduler with potato procurement and related field operations. Sample crops, track field and weather data, record yields, coordinate harvest timing and field locations, and assist with manufacturing support and assigned projects.
Requirements
Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university; a strong academic record, with a suggested minimum 3.0 GPA, is expected. A valid driver's license is required.
Skills
- Crop Sampling
- Field Quality Assessment
- Crop Progress Tracking
- Grower Relations
- Data Entry
- Spreadsheet Management
- Yield Recording
- Weather Data Tracking
- Harvest Scheduling
- Field Location
- Raw Product Procurement
- Manufacturing Operations Support
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Categories
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Agriculture
- Potato Procurement
- Raw Procurement
- Field Operations
- Crop Sampling
- Field Quality
- Crop Progress
- Grower Relations
- Application Tracking
- Field Observations
- Spreadsheets
- Yield Information
- Weather Data
- Harvest Scheduling
- Harvest Crew
- Raw Product
- Manufacturing Operations
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3.0 GPA
- Valid Driver's License