$65000 - $70000 Year
Monday to Friday
Day shift
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Others
Requisition ID: 24807
Potatoes. French Fries. Taters. You love them, we make them. In fact, we make 1/3 of the world’s frozen potato products and if you have eaten fries this week, chances are, they were ours.
At McCain Foods, we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. Guided by our purpose to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.
As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do.
Students like you are important to us. We aim to hire the best and brightest co-op students and interns, with the goal of having you join us as full-time employees upon graduation. Our ideal student candidate is passionate, collaborative, willing to learn and take initiative.
Why Join the McCain Family?
You aren’t “just a student” at McCain, you will be treated like any other member of your team
Work with and learn from passionate leaders
Our core values – Family, Authentic, Trusted and Quality – shine through every day, in everything we do
Your experience at McCain is what you make of it – ask questions, network, take advantage of the opportunity to learn from our professionals
Position Summary
We are looking for a Sweet Potato Intern to join us for a 4-8 month period, starting in May 2024.
This position will be based out of the Mississippi/Arkansas growing region, with travel to the Plover Wisconsin campus and other Sweet Potato growing regions.
This opportunity will help you gain an understanding of North American Sweet Potato production practices and expose you to the general operations of a commercial Agriculture department.
The Team
Each member of our team has special aspects of the business they are responsible for, from raw scheduling to grower relations to storages. There is so much to learn and grow and we love teaching you what we do!
What You Will Be Working On
As our Intern, you will be assisting to research and analyze data on various Ag economics projects. Your tasks may include:
Analyze cost of production
Investigate pest/disease management practices within the local area
Statistical evaluation to identify best practices and data trends
Track loading out of raw from your region with truck status updates and quality updates
Track and evaluate McCain varieties and their performance in the factory
Promote relations between the company and growers through periodic farm and storage visits
Assist with raw product alignment and scheduling activities
Other projects as assigned
What You Will Learn
From your first day, you are a full member of the Agriculture team and can see firsthand how our potatoes are grown and processed, from farm to fork. You will collaborate with the Agronomy, Field and Production staff as they make presentations and work directly with growers. Some experiences include:
Conducting variety trials
Supply Chain Start to End
Disease and insect mapping
Hands on experience with technologies used in today’s agricultural environment
What You Need to be Successful
We’re looking for a student who wants to apply their coursework in Agronomy, Ag Economics, Business Management or a closely related field to the food processing industry. Our ideal intern brings:
Analytical skills to see patterns and trends in data
Communication skills to work with stakeholders inside and outside the organization
Self-reliance and resourcefulness to work smarter, not just harder
An ability to set realistic goals while focusing intently on a project
Confidence in a fast-paced environment
Computer skills in MS Office
A strong work ethic
A valid driver’s license, be comfortable driving a full-size pick-up truck, be prepared to work outdoors
What You Can Expect From Us
A supportive team that will encourage you to be and do your best
A safe and flexible working environment that promotes work/life balance
The opportunity to be part of meaningful work and projects
The opportunity to be part of our student community, to connect with students across North America
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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Job Family: Student & Graduates; Agriculture
Division: NA Appetizers
Department: Vegetable Agriculture Team
Location(s): US - United States of America
Communication
Teamwork
Computer
No experience needed
Manufacturing
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General Location, within a limited area