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 position is an opportunity for students enrolled in post-secondary education in the Ag Industry to gain experience in the Simplot Grower Solutions trade area. The successful candidate will carry out day-to-day operations duties during our peak season, and then transition into Agronomy duties later in the season.
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 skilled 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
Other Information
Valid Class 5 driver’s license
Manual dexterity and manual labour
Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required
Indoor and outdoor setting
Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and clients.
Job Requisition ID: 27442
Travel Required: None
Location(s): SGS Retail - Leader SK
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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📌 Agronomist Intern (Leader, SK) (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Simplot
📍 Saskatchewan