About the role#
Join Cargill for the summer to gain hands-on experience in the agriculture industry. As a Crop Inputs Summer Student, you will work alongside our sales, agronomy, and operations teams to support the day-to-day activities of a busy location. This role is designed for students interested in exploring a future career in agriculture. Successful students may be considered for future internships or early-career opportunities.
What you'll do#
- Support daily operations at the crop inputs site during the busy growing season.
- 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.
- Support administrative tasks and record keeping.
- Learn about crop input products, services, and the broader agriculture business.
- Participate in safety training and follow all environmental and operating procedures.
- Collaborate with sales, agronomy, and operations team members.
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 the full summer season, including periods of increased business activity.
- Ability to work in outdoor conditions with exposure to sun, wind, rain, pollen, dust, and insects.
- Ability to perform physical work required in a retail environment, with reasonable accommodation if needed.
- A strong commitment to safety and the ability to work well in a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A valid Canadian driver's licence if required for the location or specific duties.
- 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: Camrose, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Schedule: Full-time, day shift.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
- 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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