2024 Field Representative Intern - Manito, IL

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Job Title: 2024 Field Representative Intern - Manito, IL
Location: Manito, IL, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Food & Beverage Products and Processing
Career Type: General
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description: Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libbys, Aunt Nellies, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Field Representative Intern

Seneca Foods in Princeville, IL is currently seeking one Seasonal Crop Scout Internshipto join our team for the 2024 summer production season.

This internship will gain hands-on industry experience working with our location management team during our busy production season.

Responsibilities:

Data collection, data entry and data evaluation.
Monitors planting operation to assure proper seed beds are maintained.
Maintains all applicable records related to contracting and consulting.
Assists in training of the seasonal work force to ensure the production operating objectives are met.
Executes the departments safety program.
Monitors growers' fields for crop production, weed growth & pest infestation.
Develops a relationship with owners of leased land, equipment dealers, material suppliers, growers, and community to ensure the best interests are realized.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Agricultural Experience
Majors inAgriculturepreferred
Must have good attention to detail and accuracy
Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment
Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Ability to work long hours (7 days a week 10-12 hrs/day)
Computer skills (Microsoft office software)
Valid drivers license
Season runs approximately April through September
Locations for the internship:
- One Intern for Cumberland, WI
- One Intern for Manito, IL
- Two Interns for Hancock, WI

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or call 585-495-4100.

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Job Post Date: 04/04/24