Agronomist Intern
1 week ago
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:
Key Responsibilities:
Retail Operations:
Assist in coordinating and executing product movement and organization
Assist in loading and unloading of product from customers and suppliers
Assist operations employees with various tasks, especially in busy season and especially when a customer needs to be served
Assist in treating seed, as required
Conduct inventory counts twice a week
Complete loadout tickets for customers on every transaction
Maintain clean and tidy yard including mowing grass, clearing garbage, levelling gravel, etc.
Agronomist Intern Scouting Program Participant:
Responsible for crop scouting three of your own fields throughout the growing season
Consult regularly with your local Agronomist, ACE, and/or Agronomy Lead before and after scouts
Use all technology and tools, including AgWorld, to track your scouts
Assist with crop scouting as directed by Agronomy Lead, Agronomy Consulting Expert (ACE) and/or Agronomist
agPROVE Trial Program:
Execution and maintenance of field signing initiative
Assist with applying, scouting or capturing data from a trial field, as needed
Assisting in field days and customer tour days of trial fields
Role Shadowing & Continued Development:
Ride-alongs and role shadowing other roles in the company including Account Managers and Ag Innovation Leads.
Actively participate in the Winfield United Agronomy & Intern Training Program
Simplot Grower Solutions Team Member:
Contribute to and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace
Conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the workplace
Keep and maintain confidentiality of all customers and Simplot Grower Solutions business
Ensure all licenses are up to date and in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations
Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by the Simplot Grower Solutions
Set, maintain, and live high ethical and moral standards
Support safety practices and initiatives as set by safety officer and ensure safe driving habits
Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all team members, customers, suppliers, and community
Typical Education:
Enrolled in post-secondary education
Relevant Experience:
- Cooperation & Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Development & Continual Learning
- Reliability
Required Certifications:
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Information:
Duration:
May - Aug 30, 2024
Physical Demands:
- Manual dexterity and manual labour
- Agri-Industry Hours overtime, as required
Work Environment:
- Indoor and outdoor setting
- Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and clients.
- Repetitive work
Job Requisition ID:15507
Travel Required:
None
Location(s):SGS Retail Dodsland - Plenty
Country:
Canada
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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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