Agronomist Intern Cardston, Alberta

Summary

Key Responsibilities

Retail Operations
• Assist in coordinating and executing product movement and organization
• Assist in loading and unloading of product from customers and suppliers
• Assist operations employees with various tasks, especially in busy season and especially when a customer needs to be served
• Assist in treating seed, as required
• Conduct inventory counts twice a week
• Complete loadout tickets for customers on every transaction
• Maintain clean and tidy yard including mowing grass, clearing garbage, levelling gravel, etc.

Agronomist Intern Scouting Program Participant
• Responsible for crop scouting three of your own fields throughout the growing season
• Consult regularly with your local Agronomist, ACE, and/or Agronomy Lead before and after scouts
• Use all technology and tools, including AgWorld, to track your scouts
• Assist with crop scouting as directed by Agronomy Lead, Agronomy Consulting Expert (ACE) and/or Agronomist

agPROVE Trial Program
• Execution and maintenance of field signing initiative
• Assist with applying, scouting or capturing data from a trial field, as needed
• Assisting in field days and customer tour days of trial fields

Role Shadowing & Continued Development
• Ride-alongs and role shadowing other roles in the company including Account Managers and Ag Innovation Leads.
• Actively participate in the Winfield United Agronomy & Intern Training Program
Simplot Grower Solutions Team Member
• Contribute to and maintain a positive attitude in the workplace
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner in and out of the workplace
• Keep and maintain confidentiality of all customers and Simplot Grower Solutions business
• Ensure all licenses are up to date and in compliance with provincial and municipal regulations
• Be familiar with and live the values that are defined by the Simplot Grower Solutions
• Set, maintain, and live high ethical and moral standards
• Support safety practices and initiatives as set by safety officer and ensure safe driving habits
• Demonstrate respect and courtesy for all team members, customers, suppliers, and community

Typical Education

Other Information

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Manual dexterity and manual labour
• Agri-Industry Hours - overtime, as required
• Indoor and outdoor setting
• Interacts with upper and middle management, employees, and clients.