About the role#
Join our team for the summer to gain hands-on experience in the agriculture industry. You will work alongside our sales, agronomy, and operations teams to support the daily activities of a busy crop inputs location. This role provides exposure to our business, our customers, and the products and services we provide. It is an opportunity to develop practical workplace experience for those interested in a future career in agriculture.
What you'll do#
- Support daily operations at the crop inputs location during the busy growing season.
- Receive, organize, prepare, and ship seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Assist with product inventory, warehouse organization, and general site upkeep.
- 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.
- Assist with field demonstrations, plots, grower events, and other customer activities.
- Support administrative tasks and record keeping.
- Learn about our crop inputs products and services.
- Participate in safety training and follow all operating procedures.
- Work collaboratively with team members across sales, agronomy, and operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in high school, college, polytechnic, or university, with plans to return to studies after the summer.
- Legal entitlement to work in Canada.
- Ability to work during the summer season, including periods of increased business activity.
- Ability to perform physical work in a retail environment, with reasonable accommodation if required.
- Comfort working in conditions with potential exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects.
- A strong commitment to safety.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A valid Canadian driver's licence in good standing.
- 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: Elva, Manitoba, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- This is a paid position.
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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