About the role#
This internship with the Small Seed Vegetables production team offers hands-on experience in the field. You will work at our Woodland, California site to ensure a steady supply of high-quality vegetable seeds. You will support our Agronomists and Field Production Technicians while gaining exposure to daily operations and business processes. You will also lead a specific project to study production improvements and present your findings to the team.
What you'll do#
- Support field activities including planting, scouting for weeds and insects, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery.
- Collect data on emergence, vegetative growth, stand counts, and IPM scouting.
- Ensure all equipment clean-downs and changeovers are performed correctly to maintain seed purity.
- Validate data and complete reports to support regional and global operations.
- Work with Quality and HSE teams to improve reliability and cost efficiency.
- Maintain high standards for site cleanliness and organization.
- Adhere to all corporate safety and operational policies.
What you'll need#
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program, preferably as a Sophomore or Junior.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- A valid driver’s license and personal transportation to the Woodland site.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a focus on accuracy.
- Ability to work well in a team and build professional relationships.
- A self-motivated approach with the ability to adapt to change.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located in Woodland, California.
- The role is on-site and follows a rolling term.
About Syngenta
Syngenta operates as an agriculture company focused on crop protection and seeds. It develops technologies to support farming practices and resource management. The company maintains operations in over 100 countries. It functions as part of the Syngenta Group and employs more than 10,001 people.
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