Agriculture Technician

McCain Foods • Plover, WI

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About The Position

This entry-level, temporary summer position 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. The role supports potato research and commercial-scale variety evaluations from planting through harvest, as well as field scouting, crop monitoring, planting and harvest logistics, and post-harvest data collection. The position is based in Plover, Wisconsin, and involves work at field sites.

Requirements

• 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 ability to follow established protocols.
• Effective communication, teamwork, organization, and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Retirement savings benefits.
• Leave support, including medical, family, and bereavement leave.
• Vacation and holidays.
• Company-supported volunteering time.
• Mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed