Requisition ID: 44963

Job Description

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. 

About the role. 

This entry-level, temporary summer position is ideal for individuals interested in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, or potato crop research. The role provides hands-on experience supporting the raw potato supply chain, with a primary focus on agronomy and new-variety research trials, grower extension activities, commercial crop intelligence, and field and storage management. 

What you'll be doing. 

• Assist with potato research trials evaluating variety performance, agronomic performance, and soil health from planting through harvest. 
• Collect crop growth measurements, disease observations, yield estimates, and other agronomic data under the direction of the Regional Agronomist. 
• Maintain accurate records and support consistent sample collection, handling, and documentation. 
• Prepare materials, attend field days, and help coordinate grower outreach and extension activities. 
• Support commercial-scale evaluations of new potato varieties for yield, quality, disease resistance, and suitability for commercial production. 
• Record and summarize observational data to help regional teams determine which varieties should advance. 
• Gather and report real-time crop development information through field scouting, irrigation and nutrient monitoring, and assessments of crop health, expected production, and emerging risks. 
• Assist with planting and harvest logistics and support post-harvest data collection related to storage conditions and quality retention. 

What you'll need to be successful. 

• Interest in agricultural sciences, supply chain management, potato crop research, or a related field. 
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to field sites. 
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions. 
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow established protocols. 
• Effective communication, teamwork, organization, and record-keeping skills. 

Benefits of the role. 

• Exposure to the full potato supply chain and direct interaction with commercial growers, researchers, agronomists, and extension professionals. 
• Hands-on experience with field research, crop monitoring, variety evaluation, storage management, and agricultural operations. 
• Opportunities to develop skills in crop data analytics, summary reporting, and applied agronomic problem-solving. 

About McCain. 

• Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. 

Leadership principles. 

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. 

AI & Digital Capabilities. 

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture. 

The McCain experience. 

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you will find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we are better together. 

Compensation Package: Starting at $20.00 USD hourly.

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education/training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.