About the role#
Join Cargill 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 day-to-day activities of a busy crop inputs location. This role is for students interested in exploring a career in agriculture and provides exposure to our business, our customers, and the products we provide.
What you'll do#
- Support day-to-day operations at the crop inputs site during the growing season.
- Receive, organize, prepare, and ship seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products.
- Manage product inventory and maintain warehouse organization.
- Prepare customer orders and provide timely service.
- Assist with crop scouting, including crop staging, weed and pest identification, and field observations.
- Help with field demonstrations, plots, and grower events.
- Handle basic administrative tasks and record keeping.
- Participate in safety training and follow all operating procedures.
- Collaborate 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.
- Availability to work through the summer season, including periods of high activity.
- Ability to perform physical work in a retail environment and work outdoors in various conditions like sun, wind, rain, dust, and pollen.
- A strong commitment to safety and the ability to work well within a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A valid Canadian driver's licence where required for site duties.
- An interest in agriculture, agribusiness, agronomy, or sales.
- Previous experience in agriculture, farming, retail, or customer service is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Vermilion, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid.
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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