About the role#
Join our local Crop Inputs team in Rycroft for the summer. You will gain hands-on experience in the agriculture industry while supporting our daily operations during the busy growing season. This role offers exposure to our business, customers, and the products and services we provide. It is designed for students interested in exploring a career in agriculture.
What you'll do#
- Support day-to-day activities at the crop inputs location.
- Assist with receiving, organizing, preparing, and shipping seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Manage product inventory, warehouse organization, and general site maintenance.
- Prepare customer orders and provide timely service.
- Gain exposure to crop scouting and basic agronomy, including crop staging, weed and pest identification, and field observations.
- Help with field demonstrations, plots, grower events, and other customer activities.
- Handle basic administrative tasks and record keeping.
- Participate in safety training and follow all operational procedures.
- Work with sales, agronomy, and operations team members.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in college, polytechnic, or university, with plans to return to studies after the summer.
- Legal entitlement to work for Cargill in Canada.
- Availability to work during the summer season, including periods of increased business activity.
- Ability to work in conditions with exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects.
- Ability to perform physical work required in a crop inputs retail environment, with reasonable accommodation if needed.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- An interest in agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy, or sales is preferred.
- Previous experience in agriculture, farming, retail, or customer service is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Rycroft, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
- Work modality: On-site.
About Cargill
Cargill is a food and beverage manufacturing company based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Founded in 1865, the firm operates in agricultural, commodity trading, and food ingredient sectors. It maintains a global presence with over 69,000 employees. The company manages supply chains to source and deliver products for food manufacturers and producers.
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